1.(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
2.an opportunity to state your case and be heard;
they condemned him without a hearing
3.the range within which a voice can be heard;
the children were told to stay within earshot
4.the act of hearing attentively;
you can learn a lot by just listening
5.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
6.the ability to hear; the auditory faculty;
his hearing was impaired
7.able to perceive sound