Audience refers to the group of people who watch, read, or listen to something, such as a TV show, concert, or book.
In marketing, audience means the specific group of consumers that a product or message is aimed at.
The term "audience" also refers to:
1. A formal meeting with an important person (e.g. an audience with the Pope)
2. In social media, the total number of followers or subscribers
3. In law, a judicial hearing