Power of hearing (8)

I believe the answer is:

audition

(Other definitions for audition that I've seen before include "Trial performance for an artiste" , "Test of a performer's suitability" , "Actor's trial performance" , "Hearing for a part-seeking actor" , "(To) assess (an actor)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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