audience audience /ˈɔdiːəns/
noun
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()
A gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
(
audience
)
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
The audience applauded
the audience applauded
Someone in the audience began to cough
someone in the audience began to cough
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()
The part of the general public interested in a source of information or entertainment
(
audience
)
the part of the general public interested in a source of information or entertainment
Every artist needs an audience
every artist needs an audience
The broadcast reached an audience of millions
the broadcast reached an audience of millions
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A conference (usually with someone important)
(
audience
, consultation
, interview
)
a conference (usually with someone important)
He had a consultation with the judge
he had a consultation with the judge
He requested an audience with the king
he requested an audience with the king
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An opportunity to state your case and be heard
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audience
, hearing
)
an opportunity to state your case and be heard
They condemned him without a hearing
they condemned him without a hearing
He saw that he had lost his audience
he saw that he had lost his audience