hearing

🇺🇸 /ˈhɪrɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈhɪərɪŋ/
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noun
B2

the sense or ability to perceive sounds

His hearing is very sharp; he can hear a pin drop.

R

a formal meeting to discuss and decide on an issue

The court has postponed the hearing until next week.

R

a chance to be listened to and considered

The committee will give the proposal a fair hearing.

translation

n. the sense or ability to perceive sounds; a formal meeting to discuss and decide on an issue; a chance to be listened to and considered

Word Forms

Plural hearings