Rehear: meaning, definitions and examples
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rehear
[ rɪˈhɪr ]
performance preparation
To rehear means to listen to or consider again, especially in a legal context. It often refers to the process of reviewing a case or testimony to ensure that all aspects have been judged fairly. This can involve going over audio recordings, reviewing evidence, or considering witness accounts anew. The emphasis is typically on the need for clarity or additional insights from previously gathered information.
Synonyms
reassess, reconsider, reexamine, review.
Examples of usage
- The judge decided to rehear the case after new evidence emerged.
- They scheduled a rehearing for next week.
- The committee opted to rehear testimony from the key witnesses.
- Due to the complications, the board will rehear the previous rulings.
Translations
Translations of the word "rehear" in other languages:
🇵🇹 repetir
🇮🇳 पुनः सुनना
🇩🇪 wiederhören
🇮🇩 mendengarkan kembali
🇺🇦 переслухати
🇵🇱 przesłuchać ponownie
🇯🇵 再聴する
🇫🇷 réécouter
🇪🇸 volver a escuchar
🇹🇷 tekrar dinlemek
🇰🇷 다시 듣다
🇸🇦 إعادة الاستماع
🇨🇿 poslouchat znovu
🇸🇰 počúvať znovu
🇨🇳 重新听
🇸🇮 ponovno poslušati
🇮🇸 heyra aftur
🇰🇿 қайта тыңдау
🇬🇪 მחדש მოსმენა
🇦🇿 yenidən dinləmək
🇲🇽 volver a escuchar
Etymology
The term 'rehear' combines the prefix 're-', indicating repetition or backward motion, with the verb 'hear', which comes from Old English 'hyran' meaning to listen or attend to. Its usage can be traced back to the legal context, where it signifies the act of listening anew to a case or evidence presented in a court of law. The addition of the 're-' prefix gives the word its specific function of indicating a second or subsequent hearing. The concept of rehearing is essential in various legal systems to ensure fairness and justice, allowing for new evidence or perspectives to be evaluated. Over time, the use of 'rehear' has expanded beyond legal contexts to include any situation where someone needs to listen or review information again, making it a versatile term in modern language.