Added 7 October 2026
hearing
/ˈhɪə.ɹɪŋ/ noun
In Latin: audītus, audientia, auditorium Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about hearing at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- (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.
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An opportunity to state your case and be heard.
they condemned him without a hearing
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The range within which a voice can be heard.
the children were told to stay within earshot
adjective
Origin
From Middle English herynge, equivalent to hear + -ing.
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