Definitions for hearing

((law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence)

(an opportunity to state your case and be heard; "they condemned him without a hearing"; "he saw that he had lost his audience")

(the range within which a voice can be heard; "the children were told to stay within earshot")

(the act of hearing attentively; "you can learn a lot by just listening"; "they make good music

(a session (of a committee or grand jury) in which witnesses are called and testimony is taken; "the investigative committee will hold hearings in Chicago")

(the ability to hear; the auditory faculty; "his hearing was impaired")

(perceive (sound) via the auditory sense)

(get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally; "I learned that she has two grown-up children"; "I see that you have been promoted")

(examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process; "The jury had heard all the evidence"; "The case will be tried in California")

(receive a communication from someone; "We heard nothing from our son for five years")

(listen and pay attention; "Listen to your father"; "We must hear the expert before we make a decision")

(able to perceive sound)