audiences

1. a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performanceExamples: "the audience applauded"; "someone in the audience began to cough"Synonyms: audience

2. the part of the general public interested in a source of information or entertainmentExamples: "every artist needs an audience"; "the broadcast reached an audience of millions"Synonyms: audience

3. an opportunity to state your case and be heardExamples: "they condemned him without a hearing"; "he saw that he had lost his audience"Synonyms: audience, hearing

4. a conference (usually with someone important)Examples: "he had a consultation with the judge"; "he requested an audience with the king"Synonyms: audience, consultation, interview