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Quick definitions from WordNet (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
▸ noun:  the ability to hear; the auditory faculty ("His hearing was impaired")
▸ 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")
▸ noun:  an opportunity to state your case and be heard ("They condemned him without a hearing")
▸ noun:  the act of hearing attentively ("They make good music--you should give them a hearing")
▸ noun:  the range within which a voice can be heard
▸ name:  A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #40515)

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▸ Also see hear