au|di|ence

au|di|ence
au|di|ence « dee uhns», noun.
1. the people gathered in a place to hear or see: »

The audience at the theater enjoyed the play.

2. any persons within hearing: »

A popular television program may have an audience of several million people.

3. the readers of a book, newspaper, or magazine: »

A best-selling book has a large national audience.

4. a chance to be heard; hearing: »

He should have an audience with the committee, for his plan is good.

5. a formal interview with a person of high rank: »

The visiting students were granted an audience with the President.

6. the act or fact of hearing.
╂[< Old French audience, learned borrowing from Latin audientia a hearing < audīre hear]

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