Hearing

/ˈhɪərɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The faculty or power of perceiving sound.

Her hearing is excellent, allowing her to pick up even the faintest sounds.

A session in which evidence and arguments are presented, especially in a legal context.

The hearing for the case was scheduled for next week at the courthouse.

An opportunity to express views or concerns, often in an official context.

The council held a public hearing to discuss the new zoning laws.

verb

Present participle of hear; the act of listening or perceiving sounds.

I could hear the music from the party while I was studying.

From Old English 'hyrwan', meaning 'to hear, listen to'.

hearing impaired

A term used to describe individuals who have partial or total inability to hear.

public hearing

A meeting held for the purpose of allowing the public to provide input on a specific topic or proposal.

under oath

When a witness testifies during a hearing, promising to tell the truth.

listening ear

A sympathetic listener, especially in an informal or personal context.

auditory

Relating to the sense of hearing.

acoustic

Related to sound or the sense of hearing.

ear

The organ of hearing.

To have a hearing on a matter.

We're having a hearing about the community project next week.

The ability to hear well.

After the noise, I wasn't sure if my hearing was still good.