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| hear·ing [ hring ] (plural hear·ings) |
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1. awareness of sound: the perception of sound, made possible by vibratory changes in air pressure on the ear drums
  My hearing's going, so you'll have to speak louder.
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2. earshot: the range within which something can be heard
She moved out of hearing and I lost the end of the sentence.
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3. chance to be heard: an opportunity to be heard, especially a chance to state an opinion or fact
All I want is for my views to get a fair hearing.
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4. law trial: the trial of a case in a court of law
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5. criminal law preliminary examination of accused: a preliminary judicial examination of an accused person to decide whether the case should proceed to trial
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6. law session to hear evidence: a session of an investigative or legislative body at which witnesses are heard
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hard of hearing unable to hear well
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