hearing
Translation
the sense of hearing, an official meeting, an opportunity to be heard
Examples
My grandfather's hearing is not very good.
My grandfather's hearing is not very good.
There will be a court hearing next week.
There will be a court hearing next week.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) the faculty of perceiving sounds His hearing is getting worse.
((countable)) an opportunity to state one's case The committee held a hearing on the issue.
Similar Words
Synonyms: audition, listening (sense); trial, inquiry (legal)
Etymology
From the verb 'hear' plus the '-ing' suffix to form a noun.
Memory Tips
The noun for the act of 'hear'-ing. Also, a formal meeting where people are 'heard'.