able to perceive sound
hearing (adj.)
(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
an opportunity to state your case and be heard; they condemned him without a hearing; he saw that he had lost his audience
[ Syn: audience ]
the range within which a voice can be heard; the children were told to stay within earshot
the act of hearing attentively; you can learn a lot by just listening; they make good music--you should give them a hearing
[ Syn: listening ]
a session (of a committee or grand jury) in which witnesses are called and testimony is taken; the investigative committee will hold hearings in Chicago'
the ability to hear; the auditory faculty; his hearing was impaired
[ Syn: audition , audition , auditory sense , auditory sense , sense of hearing , sense of hearing , auditory modality , auditory modality ]