hearing


Meanings

  • (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"
  • the range within which a voice can be heard;
  • the act of hearing attentively;
    • "they make good music--you should give them a hearing"
  • 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;
  • examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process;
  • receive a communication from someone;
  • listen and pay attention;
  • able to perceive sound
  • HEARING n pl. -S a preliminary examination


Scrabble Score: 11

hearing is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

hearing is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

hearing is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 12

hearing is a valid Words With Friends word