Hearing meaning

What does “hearing” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“hearing” is a noun and adjective with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: (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.

hearing

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
an opportunity to state your case and be heard
“they condemned him without a hearing”
“he saw that he had lost his audience”
Synonymsaudience
the range within which a voice can be heard
“the children were told to stay within earshot”
Synonymsearshot earreach
the act of hearing attentively
“you can learn a lot by just listening”
“they make good music--you should give them a hearing”
Synonymslistening
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”
the ability to hear; the auditory faculty
“his hearing was impaired”
Synonymsaudition auditory sense sense of hearing auditory modality

adjective

able to perceive sound
Oppositesdeaf

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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