hearing
/ˈhɪrɪŋ/
adjective
- Able to hear; not deaf.
- She is hearing, but she knows sign language.
- The hearing members of the group listened to the interpreter.
- The school has classes for both deaf and hearing students.
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noun
- The ability to perceive sound; the sense of hearing.
- Loud music over many years can damage your hearing.
- The doctor tested the child's hearing with a simple beep test.
- Her hearing is excellent, even at a low volume.
- An official meeting where evidence and arguments are presented, especially in a court or government setting.
- The judge scheduled a hearing for next Tuesday.
- At the city council hearing, residents spoke about the new park.
- The committee held a hearing to discuss the proposed law.
- An opportunity to be heard or to present one's side of a story.
- The workers demanded a hearing to explain their concerns.
- Everyone deserves a hearing before a decision is made.
- The student asked for a fair hearing before the principal.
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