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hearing

American  
[heer-ing] / ˈhɪər ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the faculty or sense by which sound is perceived.

  2. the act of perceiving sound.

  3. opportunity to be heard.

    to grant a hearing.

  4. an instance or a session in which testimony and arguments are presented, especially before an official, as a judge in a lawsuit.

    Synonyms:
    consultation, conference, audience

  5. a preliminary examination of the basic evidence and charges by a magistrate to determine whether criminal procedures, a trial, etc., are justified.

  6. earshot.

    Their conversation was beyond my hearing.
hearing British  
/ ˈhɪərɪŋ /

noun

  1. the faculty or sense by which sound is perceived

  2. an opportunity to be listened to

  3. the range within which sound can be heard; earshot

  4. the investigation of a matter by a court of law, esp the preliminary inquiry into an indictable crime by magistrates

  5. a formal or official trial of an action or lawsuit

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Other Word Forms

  • hearingless adjective
  • prehearing noun
  • unhearing adjective

Etymology

Origin of hearing

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; hear, -ing 1

Example Sentences

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But he said one of the hardest parts was not hearing her voice anymore.

From BBC

When Robyn issues a new song or album, it feels like picking up the telephone and hearing the voice of an old friend.

From The Wall Street Journal

The EU's climate commissioner, Wopke Hoekstra, who was in Rome Tuesday for a hearing with senators on Italy's energy mix, declined to comment on Rome's decision.

From Barron's

Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, said at Tuesday’s hearing that she often hears claims from carmakers that automated driving technology is a solution to eliminate roadway fatalities.

From The Wall Street Journal

The judge will announce the verdict at a June 8 hearing.

From Barron's

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