hearing
Americannoun
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the faculty or sense by which sound is perceived.
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the act of perceiving sound.
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opportunity to be heard.
to grant a hearing.
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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
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a preliminary examination of the basic evidence and charges by a magistrate to determine whether criminal procedures, a trial, etc., are justified.
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earshot.
Their conversation was beyond my hearing.
noun
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the faculty or sense by which sound is perceived
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an opportunity to be listened to
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the range within which sound can be heard; earshot
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the investigation of a matter by a court of law, esp the preliminary inquiry into an indictable crime by magistrates
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a formal or official trial of an action or lawsuit
Other Word Forms
- hearingless adjective
- prehearing noun
- unhearing adjective
Etymology
Origin of hearing
Example Sentences
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At his Senate confirmation hearing in November, Selig told senators he would defer to the courts on whether or not sports prediction markets should be regulated by the states as gambling.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
The next hearing in the civil lawsuit Nacua is contesting is scheduled on Aug. 3.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
That loyalty has been obvious, as Bondi put on quite a performance in February during a congressional hearing over her department’s handling of the Epstein files.
From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026
This would be more persuasive if we were hearing it for the first time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Besides, Dad and Aunt Melissa are acting like siblings for once, and it’s fun hearing about their childhood.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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