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hearing
able to perceive sound
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adjective
able to perceive sound
noun
the act of hearing attentively
“you can learn a lot by just listening”
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
noun
the ability to hear; the auditory faculty
“his hearing was impaired”
noun
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”
noun
the range within which a voice can be heard
“the children were told to stay within earshot”
noun
an opportunity to state your case and be heard
“they condemned him without a hearing”
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you can learn a lot by just listening
they make good music — you should give them a hearing
his hearing was impaired
the investigative committee will hold hearings in Chicago
the children were told to stay within earshot
they condemned him without a hearing
he saw that he had lost his audience
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