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A group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc.
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We joined the audience just as the lights went down.
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Hearing; the condition or state of hearing or listening.
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A widespread or nationwide viewing or listening public, as of a TV or radio network or program.
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A formal meeting with a state or religious dignitary.
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She managed to get an audience with the Pope.
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The readership of a book or other written publication.
example
"Private Eye" has a small but faithful audience.
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A following.
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The opera singer expanded his audience by singing songs from the shows.
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An audiencia (judicial court of the Spanish empire), or the territory administered by it.