Crossword Genius

In audition, refer to setting (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

site

'setting' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'in audition refer to' is the wordplay.
'in audition' shows a homophone (sound like) (audition can mean hearing).
'refer to' becomes 'cite' (synonyms).
'cite' sounds like 'SITE'.

(Other definitions for site that I've seen before include "Where something is located" , "Somewhere to build, perhaps" , "Locate - place" , "Position for the building sounds visual" , "Web location; place" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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