1. Verb form
of Hear
2. Noun
The act or power of perceiving sound; perception of sound; the faculty or sense by which sound is perceived; as, my hearing is good.
3. Noun
Attention to what is delivered; opportunity to be heard; audience; as, I could not obtain a hearing.
4. Noun
A listening to facts and evidence, for the sake of adjudication; a session of a court for considering proofs and determining issues.
5. Noun
Extent within which sound may be heard; sound; earshot.
6. Noun
the ability to hear; the auditory faculty; "his hearing was impaired"
Vocabulary classified under Medicine and healthcare
7. Noun
(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
Vocabulary classified under Law
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