hearing

[heer-ing] / ˈhɪər ɪŋ /

NOUN

ability to perceive sound

Synonyms

STRONG

audition detecting distinguishing ear earshot effect extent faculty listening perception range reach recording sense

WEAK

auditory auditory range hearing distance

NOUN

opportunity to present views, knowledge, or skill

Synonyms

STRONGEST

audit conference consultation discussion inquiry interview investigation meeting negotiation presentation reception review test trial

STRONG

admittance attendance attention audience audition chance congress council notice parley performance tryout

Antonyms

STRONG

ignorance neglect

Example Sentences

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That means Bediako is free to play until the rescheduled hearing on Feb. 6.

From The Wall Street Journal

A court hearing on the matter is scheduled for March 12.

From The Wall Street Journal

The prosecutor's office said both Musk and former X chief executive officer Linda Yaccarino had been summoned to appear at hearings in April as part of its probe.

From BBC

Her coverage of the U.S. banking industry has forced a public apology from a CEO, been cited at congressional hearings and been featured on late-night talk shows.

From The Wall Street Journal

I know he’s not saying anything aloud, yet I also know I’m hearing exactly what’s in his head.

From Literature

hearing

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