the act of hearing attentively; "you can learn a lot by just listening"; "they make good music--you should give them a 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;
the ability to hear; the auditory faculty; "his hearing was impaired";
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 range within which a voice can be heard; "the children were told to stay within earshot";
an opportunity to state your case and be heard; "they condemned him without a hearing"; "he saw that he had lost his audience";
