hearing

hearing

noun

Definition of HEARING

1

a : the process, function, or power of perceiving sound; specifically : the special sense by which noises and tones are received as stimuli b : earshot

2

a : opportunity to be heard, to present one's side of a case, or to be generally known or appreciated b (1) : a listening to arguments (2) : a preliminary examination in criminal procedure c : a session (as of a legislative committee) in which testimony is taken from witnesses

3

chiefly dialect : a piece of news

Examples of HEARING

1. He suffered some loss of hearing in his right ear.
2. <let's make sure she's out of hearing before I tell you what I got her for her birthday>

First Known Use of HEARING

13th century

Related to HEARING

Synonyms: hail, earshot, sound

Related Words: volume; distance, sight

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