audition
     n 1: the ability to hear; the auditory faculty; "his hearing was
          impaired" [syn: {hearing}, {auditory sense}, {sense of
          hearing}, {auditory modality}]
     2: a test of the suitability of a performer [syn: {tryout}]
     v : perform in order to get a role; "She auditioned for a role
         on Broadway" [syn: {try out}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0