Definitions for hearing
ˈhɪər ɪŋhear·ing

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. hearing(noun)

   (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

2. hearing, audience(noun)

   an opportunity to state your case and be heard

   "they condemned him without a hearing"; "he saw that he had lost his audience"

3. earshot, earreach, hearing(noun)

   the range within which a voice can be heard

   "the children were told to stay within earshot"

4. listening, hearing(noun)

   the act of hearing attentively

   "you can learn a lot by just listening"; "they make good music--you should give them a hearing"

5. hearing(noun)

   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"

6. hearing, audition, auditory sense, sense of hearing, auditory modality(adj)

   the ability to hear; the auditory faculty

   "his hearing was impaired"

7. hearing(a)(adj)

   able to perceive sound

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. hearing(Noun)

   The sense used to perceive sound.

   My hearing isn't what it used to be, but I still heard that noise.

2. hearing(Noun)

   A proceeding at which discussions are heard.

   There will be a public hearing to discuss the new traffic light.

3. hearing(Noun)

   A legal procedure done before a judge, without a jury, as with an evidentiary hearing.

4. hearing(Adjective)

   Able to hear.

   Deaf people often must deal with hearing people.

Wikipedia(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Hearing

   Hearing, or auditory perception, is the ability to perceive sounds by detecting vibrations, changes in the pressure of the surrounding medium through time, through an organ such as the ear. The academic field concerned with hearing is auditory science. Sound may be heard through solid, liquid, or gaseous matter. It is one of the traditional five senses; partial or total inability to hear is called hearing loss. In humans and other vertebrates, hearing is performed primarily by the auditory system: mechanical waves, known as vibrations, are detected by the ear and transduced into nerve impulses that are perceived by the brain (primarily in the temporal lobe). Like touch, audition requires sensitivity to the movement of molecules in the world outside the organism. Both hearing and touch are types of mechanosensation.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Hearing

   of Hear

2. Hearing(noun)

   the act or power of perceiving sound; perception of sound; the faculty or sense by which sound is perceived; as, my hearing is good

3. Hearing(noun)

   attention to what is delivered; opportunity to be heard; audience; as, I could not obtain a hearing

4. Hearing(noun)

   a listening to facts and evidence, for the sake of adjudication; a session of a court for considering proofs and determining issues

5. Hearing(noun)

   extent within which sound may be heard; sound; earshot

Freebase(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Hearing

   Hearing, auditory perception, or audition is the ability to perceive sound by detecting vibrations, changes in the pressure of the surrounding medium through time, through an organ such as the ear. Sound may be heard through solid, liquid, or gaseous matter. It is one of the traditional five senses. The inability to hear is called deafness. In humans and other vertebrates, hearing is performed primarily by the auditory system: vibrations are detected by the ear and transduced into nerve impulses that are perceived by the brain. Like touch, audition requires sensitivity to the movement of molecules in the world outside the organism. Both hearing and touch are types of mechanosensation.

U.S. National Library of Medicine(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Hearing

   The ability or act of sensing and transducing ACOUSTIC STIMULATION to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. It is also called audition.

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. hearing

   The ability, act and fact of to hear.

   The gift of hearing is for each human being.

   Submitted by MaryC on October 17, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'hearing' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3271

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'hearing' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3389

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'hearing' in Nouns Frequency: #1273

How to pronounce hearing?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say hearing in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of hearing in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of hearing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of hearing in a Sentence

1. Greg Harris:

   ( iStock) A similar city nudity ordinance had been in effect in Loveland before the September ruling. Krokos informed the officer of how the topless ban law was now unconstitutional, but Effie Krokos recalls him only hearing rumors about Fort Collins, not Loveland, according to the outlet. COLORADO WOMAN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO 1996 BABY FAITH COLD CASE MURDER Ive heard rumor of it in Fort Collins but Fort Collins was Fort Collins. But not throughout the state.

2. Anne Richardson:

   What I am hearing is there is a growing and vocal voice that is urging The College Board not to recycle tests, i think that is becoming the number one issue in terms of test security.

3. Cameron Heron:

   It was so traumatic. She doesnt remember much, which, in a way, Im thankful for as it was so distressing for her. As medics sprang into action, working around the clock to save Heron, her motherbecame terrified she would not make it. The day after she was admitted to the hospital, it looked as if her worst fears would be realized when Heron suddenly stopped breathing. Her throat had swollen so much that she couldnt breathe, it was horrendous to watch. She was throwing up all this blood and skin. I really thought she was going to die. While doctors managed to stabilize Heron, the condition continued to ravage her body, leaving the skin on her face, chest, back, and arms so burnt that it fell away. Her lips also swelled to the point where they burst and her mouth became covered in painful ulcers. Doctors told us it was one of the worst cases they had ever seen, Carmen Heron said. Danika was barely conscious most of the time, and had this button to press to get pain relief when it became too much. Her organs were failing and she had so much internal scarring. She was being burnt from the inside out. Her entire body was bandaged, and when the dressings were removed, her skin came away too. Finally, after three weeks, Heron slowly began to rally and was discharged six days later. But, her journey was far from over, as she was left with side-effects such as the loss of her hair and nails. Her skin is still healing to this day and she also needs hearing aids as the insides of her ears are so scarred. As well as the physical fallout, she is also fighting the emotional legacy of SJS, having suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder. Were still dealing with SJS - it didnt stop when we left hospital, Carmen Heron said. Danika will have days where she feels incredibly low and struggles with flashbacks of being in hospital. Thankfully, if she feels that way, she will phone us right away. We have found that, as a family, its good to talk rather than bottle everything up, however difficult those memories might be. Another side-effect of Heronsordeal was the warning by doctors that, due to the amount of internal scarring she had sustained, it was unlikely she would ever conceive. According to the U.S. Library of National Medicine, SJS and TEN often cause the tissue around the mucous membranes which line various cavities in the body, including the eyes, ears, mouth, vagina, and urethra, as well as covering the organs to die. As a result, women can experience vaginal lesions that lead to painful intercourse, difficulty conceiving, and even infertility. The doctors said they could refer her to a gynecologist to run some tests, but she never went I think she didnt want to hear the answers, Carmen Heron said. But, in December 2018, the Heron family received some news they thought they would never hear. Danika rang me crying. I immediately panicked and said, Whats wrong ?

4. Christopher Darden:

   Is this the parole hearing of the century ? I guess it is.

5. Maggie Haberman:

   I think the feeling is, if he goes out and talk more, he is simply going to add fuel to the fire, that's part of why we are not hearing him, as people are afraid of what he will say -- people meaning his advisers -- what he will say off the cuff in an interview.

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