hearing

/hˈi‍əɹɪŋ/

/ˈhiɹɪŋ/

[noun] [adjective]

Hearing

[NOUN]

the ability to hear voices or sounds through the ears

synonyms : audition

auditory modality

auditory sense

sense of hearing

(law) an official gathering in a court of law, especially without the presence of the jury, to find out information about a case and listen to evidence

an opportunity to express one's opinions or ideas

synonyms : audience

the range within which a voice can be heard

synonyms : earreach

earshot

the act of hearing attentively

synonyms : listening

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

hearing

[ADJECTIVE]

able to perceive sound

antonyms : deaf

Examples

1. They set a date for a full hearing at the end of February.

2. I really had to go through the wringer with that disciplinary hearing.

3. The child was born with a hearing impairment and has difficulty learning to talk.

4. well, I took a beating in prison and I kind of lost my hearing, you know.

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