/ ˈhɪərɪŋ; NAmE ˈhɪr-/ noun
1.
[ U ] the ability to hear :
Her hearing is poor.
He's hearing-impaired (= not able to hear well) .
—see also hard of hearing
2.
[ C ] an official meeting at which the facts about a crime, complaint, etc. are presented to the person or group of people who will have to decide what action to take :
a court / disciplinary hearing
3.
[ sing. ] an opportunity to explain your actions, ideas or opinions :
to get / give sb a fair hearing
His views may be unfashionable but he deserves a hearing.
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IDIOMS
- in / within (sb's) hearing
- out of hearing