Hearing ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Hearing ( noun )

1. The ability to perceive sound.
2. An act of hearing something.
3. A formal examination or investigation of a matter, typically in a court of law.
4. A session of a legislative or other assembly at which evidence or arguments are presented.
5. An opportunity to give evidence or make a case in a court of law or other forum.

Origin:

Old english hēring, of germanic origin; related to dutch horen and german hören "to hear".

Examples:

1. He has poor hearing.
2. She has a hearing impairment.
3. The hearing was held in the court.
4. The hearing of the case will be tomorrow.
5. The hearing of the evidence.

(As a verb)

Hearing ( verb )

1. The ability to perceive sound.
2. An act of hearing something.
3. A formal examination or investigation of a matter, typically in a court of law.
4. A session of a legislative or other assembly at which evidence or arguments are presented.
5. An opportunity to give evidence or make a case in a court of law or other forum.

Origin:

Old english hēring, of germanic origin; related to dutch horen and german hören "to hear".

Examples:

1. He has poor hearing.
2. She has a hearing impairment.
3. The hearing was held in the court.
4. The hearing of the case will be tomorrow.
5. The hearing of the evidence.