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hearing

English

🔊 (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
🔊 the ability to hear
“his hearing was impaired”
🔊 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”
🔊 an opportunity to state your case and be heard
“they condemned him without a hearing”
🔊 the act of hearing attentively
“you can learn a lot by just listening”
🔊 the range within which a voice can be heard
“the children were told to stay within earshot”