Hearing
WordNet
noun
(1) The act of hearing attentively
"You can learn a lot by just listening"
"They make good music--you should give them a hearing"
(2) (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
(3) The ability to hear; the auditory faculty
"His hearing was impaired"
(4) 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"
(5) The range within which a voice can be heard
"The children were told to stay within earshot"
(6) An opportunity to state your case and be heard
"They condemned him without a hearing"
"He saw that he had lost his audience"
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