noun
- the sense by which sound is perceived
- the range within which sounds can be heard
- a formal meeting where evidence is presented and examined
Usage: legal
adjective
- able to hear; not deaf
Examples
- Her hearing was damaged by the loud music.
- The dog’s hearing is much better than ours.
- Stay within hearing distance of the camp.
- The court hearing is scheduled for next week.
- The committee held a hearing on the new proposal.
- He uses a hearing aid to help him listen.
- The hearing students learned sign language to communicate with their deaf classmates.