Definition of "aud"

[…] the show is done in an impossible studio, with about 40 folding chairs jammed in one corner for the aud, and there is a constant racket.

1951 March 31, Billboard, page 14

Decidedly for adult auds, the pic has definite specialized appeal outside France and should broaden the director's commercial rep and prestige.

1999, The Variety Insider, page 219

Net confirmed today that Lovato will return to judge season three of the singing competish, which launches this fall. The pop chantoosie joined the show during its second season, helping to draw younger auds to the program.

2013 March 28, AJ Marechal, “Demi Lovato Set to Return to 'X Factor'”, in Variety‎, Los Angeles, C.A.: Penske Media Corporation, archived from the original on 2021-09-26