hearing

hearing Definition

hear·ing (hir′iŋ)

noun

the act or process of perceiving sounds
the sense by which sounds are perceived
an opportunity to speak, sing, etc.; chance to be heard
1. a court appearance before a judge or court referee, other than an actual formal trial
2. a formal meeting, as of an investigative body or legislative committee, before which evidence is presented, testimony is given, etc.
the distance that a sound, esp. that of the unaided voice, will carry to be within hearing

Etymology: ME heringe: see hear

hearing Synonyms

modif.

heeding, auditive, hearkening; see auditory, listening, sensory 1.

hearing Synonyms

An opportunity to be heard
audition, interview, trial, inquest, test, fair hearing, tryout, attendance, congress, conference, audit, notice, performance, admittance, consultation, council, reception, presentation, audience, attention; see also discussion 1, gathering, trial 2.
The act of hearing
detecting, recording, distinguishing; see listening.
The faculty for hearing
ear, auditory faculty, aural apparatus, perception, listening ear, sense of hearing, audition, act of perceiving sound, acoustic sensation.
Range of hearing
earshot, hearing distance, reach, sound, carrying distance, range, earreach, acoustical effect, auditory range; see also extent.

hearing Law Definition

In litigation or administrative procedure, any proceeding in which the parties have the opportunity to present evidence or testimony to the court or fact-finder.
In legislation, a session at which legislators hear witnesses on the advisability or efficacy of proposed legislation.

hearing Usage Examples

Adjective complement

more: You a catch up with what I am doing on my www Looking forward to hearing more about your year on your plot.

Used with why or when

when: Astounded " I couldn't believe what I was hearing when they said I could come back if I finished my relationship.

hearing Quotes

You ought certainly to forgive them as a Christian, but never toadmittheminyoursight, orallow their namesto be mentioned in your hearing.

—Austen,Jane

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