audience

(n) a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
- the audience applauded
- someone in the audience began to cough
(n) the part of the general public interested in a source of information or entertainment
- every artist needs an audience
- the broadcast reached an audience of millions
(n) an opportunity to state your case and be heard
- they condemned him without a hearing
- he saw that he had lost his audience
hearing,
(n) a conference (usually with someone important)
- he had a consultation with the judge
- he requested an audience with the king
consultation, interview,

hearing consultation interview