Hearing: meaning, definitions and examples

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hearing

 

[ หˆhษชrษชล‹ ]

Context #1 | Noun

sense

The ability to perceive sounds through the ear. Hearing is one of the five human senses and plays a crucial role in communication, safety, and enjoyment of the environment.

Synonyms

audition, sense of hearing

Examples of usage

  • Hearing loss can significantly impact a person's quality of life.
  • She has excellent hearing and can hear even the faintest sounds.
  • The audiologist conducted a hearing test to assess the patient's auditory function.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

A legal proceeding where evidence is presented and witnesses are heard to determine the truth about a case.

Synonyms

court session, trial

Examples of usage

  • The hearing in the court is scheduled for next week.
  • The judge will listen to both parties during the hearing.
  • The hearing concluded with a decision in favor of the plaintiff.
Context #3 | Noun

public

A meeting or session where a person or organization is given the opportunity to present their views or arguments on a particular issue.

Synonyms

consultation, discussion

Examples of usage

  • The public hearing on the proposed construction project drew a large crowd.
  • The city council held a hearing to gather feedback from residents on the new policy.
  • The hearing provided a platform for diverse opinions to be heard.

Translations

Translations of the word "hearing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น audiรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคจเคตเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hรถren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pendengaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปัƒั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sล‚uch

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ด่ฆš

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท audition

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ audiciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท duyma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒญ๊ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sluch

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sluch

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฌๅŠ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sluลกanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heyrn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eลŸitmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ audiciรณn

Etymology

The word 'hearing' originates from the Old English word 'hieran', meaning 'to listen, to obey'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the sense of perceiving sound through the ear. The concept of legal hearings dates back to ancient civilizations, where the process of presenting evidence and witnesses to determine the truth was established. In modern times, hearings play a crucial role in legal proceedings, public consultations, and decision-making processes.

See also: hear, hearsay, rehearing, rehearse, unheard.

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