Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Audition has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
the ability to hear; the auditory faculty
"his hearing was impaired"
A performance, by an aspiring performer, to demonstrate suitability or talent.
"After months of practicing her monologue, Sarah finally arrived at the theater for her audition."
To evaluate one or more performers in through an audition.
"The casting director spent the entire afternoon auditing three different actors for the lead role."