Definitions:

1. 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 noun
   • The defendant's hearing takes place next Tuesday at the courthouse downtown.
2. a session (of a committee or grand jury) in which witnesses are called and testimony is taken noun
   • the investigative committee will hold hearings in Chicago
3. an opportunity to state your case and be heard noun
   • We condemned them without a hearing.

Synonyms:

• audience
• audition
• earreach
• earshot
• listening

NearBy Words:

• hearing
• hearing-impaired