English dictionary
hearing
adjectivePronunciation
ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- able to perceive sound
noun
- the act of hearing attentively
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
noun
- a session (of a committee or grand jury) in which witnesses are called and testimony is taken
noun
- the range within which a voice can be heard
noun
- an opportunity to state your case and be heard
Example sentences
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