Meaning & use
hearing
The sense or ability that allows a person to perceive sound.
See it in a sentence
Years of working near loud machinery had damaged his hearing.
The witness gave testimony at a hearing held before the city council.
A note on using this word
Hearing as a legal or formal proceeding is a completely different, common sense from the sensory meaning, and context makes it clear.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A formal meeting held to examine evidence or hear arguments before a decision is made.
The company faces a hearing next month over the safety violations.
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