Auditioned

/ɔːˈdɪʃ.ənd/ verb

Definition

Performed or showed your skills in front of judges or decision-makers to try to get a job, role, or place in a group.

Etymology

From 'audition' (a test of talent or ability) which comes from Latin 'audire' meaning 'to hear.' Originally it meant listening to someone perform.

Kelly Says

The word 'audition' comes from 'audire' (to hear) because historically, you just had to sing or play an instrument—the judges judged only what they heard, not what they saw!

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.