hearings

'hearings'

[hearing.n.01] as in: (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

'hearings'

[hearing.n.02] as in: an opportunity to state your case and be heard

Examples:
they condemned him without a hearing
he saw that he had lost his audience

'hearings'

[earshot.n.01] as in: the range within which a voice can be heard

Examples:
the children were told to stay within earshot

'hearings'

[listening.n.01] as in: the act of hearing attentively

Examples:
you can learn a lot by just listening
they make good music--you should give them a hearing

'hearings'

[hearing.n.05] as in: a session (of a committee or grand jury) in which witnesses are called and testimony is taken

Examples:
the investigative committee will hold hearings in Chicago

'hearings'

[hearing.n.06] as in: the ability to hear; the auditory faculty

Examples:
his hearing was impaired

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