
n. [ L. laudatio: cf. OE. taudation. See Land, v. t. ] The act of lauding; praise; high commendation. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. auditio. ] The act of hearing or listening; hearing. [ 1913 Webster ]
Audition may be active or passive; hence the difference between listening and simple hearing. Dunglison. [ 1913 Webster ]