definition of
hearing

[1] #1 hearing 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. wn

[2] #2 hearing n. [audience] an opportunity to state your case and be heard; "they condemned him without a hearing"; "he saw that he had lost his audience". wn

[3] #3 hearing n. [earshot, earreach] the range within which a voice can be heard; "the children were told to stay within earshot". wn

[4] #4 hearing n. [listening] the act of hearing attentively; "you can learn a lot by just listening"; "they make good music--you should give them a hearing". wn

[5] #5 hearing a. able to perceive sound. wn