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- n (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
- n an opportunity to state your case and be heard
they condemned him without a hearing - n the range within which a voice can be heard
- n the act of hearing attentively
they make good music--you should give them a hearing - n 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 - n the ability to hear; the auditory faculty
his hearing was impaired - v perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
- v get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
- v examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process
- v receive a communication from someone
- v listen and pay attention
- a able to perceive sound
- No matter how famous the person in the spotlight, Senate confirmation hearings have certain fixed rules.
- Click here for transcript of the portion of the hearing given to the President's attorney.
- A new study of teenage iPod use confirms what you probably already knew: many kids listen to their music too loudly, and they aren't aware of the risk to their hearing.