Audience

/ˈɔːdiəns/ noun

Definition

An audience is a group of people who gather to watch, listen to, or read something, such as a performance, speech, or show.

Etymology

It comes from Latin *audientia*, meaning 'a hearing' or 'the act of hearing', from *audire* 'to hear'. It originally referred to the act of listening and then to the people doing the listening.

Kelly Says

Thinking of an audience as 'the ones who hear' reminds you that communication isn’t just about what you say, but what actually reaches their ears and minds. Skilled speakers and writers design for the audience’s experience, not just their own expression.

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