HEARING
/ˈhiːɹ.ɪŋ/
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Definition
/ˈhiːɹ.ɪŋ/
verb
- (stative) To perceive sounds through the ear.“I was deaf, and now I can hear.”
- (stative) To perceive (a sound, or something producing a sound) with the ear, to recognize (something) in an auditory way.“I heard a sound from outside the window.”
- To exercise this faculty intentionally; to listen to.
noun
- The sense used to perceive sound.“My hearing isn't what it used to be, but I still heard that noise.”
- The act by which something is heard.
- A proceeding at which discussions are heard.“There will be a public hearing to discuss the new traffic light.”
adjective
- Able to hear.“Deaf people often must deal with hearing people.”
Source: Wiktionary
