1. (

• hearing ,
• audition ,
• auditory_sense ,
• sense_of_hearing ,
• auditory_modality

) the ability to hear; the auditory faculty; "his hearing was impaired" ;

2. (

• audition ,
• tryout

) a test of the suitability of a performer ;

1. (

• audition ,
• try_out

) perform in order to get a role; "She auditioned for a role on Broadway" ;