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hearing
/ˈhiɹɪŋ/ · 7 letters · 7 distinct letters
- 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
- noun
an opportunity to state your case and be heard
they condemned him without a hearing
- noun
the range within which a voice can be heard
the children were told to stay within earshot
- noun
the act of hearing attentively
you can learn a lot by just listening
- 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