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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;
hearing (n.)an opportunity to state your case and be heard;
they condemned him without a hearing
hearing (n.)the range within which a voice can be heard;
hearing (n.)the act of hearing attentively;
they make good music--you should give them a hearing
Synonyms: listening
hearing (n.)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
hearing (n.)the ability to hear; the auditory faculty;
Synonyms: audition /
auditory sense /
sense of hearing /
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