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hearing

[ heer-ing ]

noun

  1. the faculty or sense by which sound is perceived.
  2. the act of perceiving sound.
  3. opportunity to be heard:

    to grant a hearing.

  4. an instance or a session in which testimony and arguments are presented, especially before an official, as a judge in a lawsuit.

    Synonyms: , ,

  5. a preliminary examination of the basic evidence and charges by a magistrate to determine whether criminal procedures, a trial, etc., are justified.
  6. earshot:

    Their conversation was beyond my hearing.



hearing

/ ˈɪəɪŋ /

noun

  1. the faculty or sense by which sound is perceived audio
  2. an opportunity to be listened to
  3. the range within which sound can be heard; earshot
  4. the investigation of a matter by a court of law, esp the preliminary inquiry into an indictable crime by magistrates
  5. a formal or official trial of an action or lawsuit
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of hearing1

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; hear, -ing 1
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“It is a false choice to say we have to choose between protecting our environment and growing our economy,” Hart said at the packed hearing that included representatives from at least eight state agencies..

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Speaking at a virtual hearing Thursday, state Department of Water Resources general counsel Ann Carroll presented the Newsom administration’s case for the tunnel, calling it one of California’s “most important climate adaptation projects.”

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I asked Jansen what message he had for Angels fans tired of hearing about the Dodgers.

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Fritsch remains free on bond and is set to appear at a sentencing hearing in the coming months.

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"Following the court hearing I feel relieved and a massive weight has lifted from my shoulders," said Miss Robinson.

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