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hearing

hea·ring

UK/ˈhɪə.ɹɪŋ/ US/ˈhɪː.ɹɪŋ/ common informal
noun (6) adjective (1)

noun

1.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

2.

an opportunity to state your case and be heard

  • “they condemned him without a hearing”
  • “he saw that he had lost his audience”
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3.

the range within which a voice can be heard

  • “the children were told to stay within earshot”
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4.

the act of hearing attentively

  • “you can learn a lot by just listening”
  • “they make good music--you should give them a hearing”
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5.

a session (of a committee or grand jury) in which witnesses are called and testimony is taken

  • “the investigative committee will hold hearings in Chicago”
6.

the ability to hear; the auditory faculty

  • “his hearing was impaired”
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adjective

1.

able to perceive sound

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Origin

From Middle English herynge, equivalent to hear + -ing.

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