Hearing

noun

'hirɪŋ

Adjective

the act of hearing attentively
“they make good music--you should give them a hearing”
Similar:Listening
Type of:PerceptionSensing
an opportunity to state your case and be heard
“they condemned him without a hearing”
Similar:Audience
Type of:OpportunityChance
the ability to hear; the auditory faculty
“his hearing was impaired”
Similar:Audition
Type of:ModalityExteroception
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”
Type of:Session
the range within which a voice can be heard
Similar:EarreachEarshot
Type of:ReachRange
(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
Type of:ProceedingsProceeding