hearing (Meaning)
hearing (n)
(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
the range within which a voice can be heard
the act of hearing attentively
a session (of a committee or grand jury) in which witnesses are called and testimony is taken
the ability to hear; the auditory faculty
hearing (a)
able to perceive sound
hearing (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Hear
hearing (n.)
The act or power of perceiving sound; perception of sound; the faculty or sense by which sound is perceived; as, my hearing is good.
Attention to what is delivered; opportunity to be heard; audience; as, I could not obtain a hearing.
A listening to facts and evidence, for the sake of adjudication; a session of a court for considering proofs and determining issues.
Extent within which sound may be heard; sound; earshot.
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hearing Sentence Examples
- The impaired hearing of the elderly gentleman made communication difficult.
- The hearing was scheduled to commence promptly at 9:00 AM.
- The doctor performed a hearing test to assess the patient's auditory abilities.
- The judge carefully considered all the evidence presented during the hearing.
- The lawyer's closing statement at the hearing was particularly persuasive.
- The suspect was given a fair hearing before being formally charged.
- The hearing aid amplified the sound sufficiently to allow the patient to engage in conversations.
- The music lover went to the concert with the expectation of experiencing a profound hearing experience.
- The hearing revealed discrepancies in the witness's testimony.
- The hearing lasted for several hours, with both sides presenting their arguments and evidence.
FAQs About the word hearing
(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,
sound, sight,distance, earshot, hail,volume
disregarding, overlooking, overlooking, disregarding,missing, missing, ignoring, ignoring, covering, covering
The impaired hearing of the elderly gentleman made communication difficult.
The hearing was scheduled to commence promptly at 9:00 AM.
The doctor performed a hearing test to assess the patient's auditory abilities.
The judge carefully considered all the evidence presented during the hearing.
