noun: (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
noun: the ability to hear; the auditory faculty
Example: "His hearing was impaired"
noun: a session (of a committee or grand jury) in which witnesses are called and testimony is taken
Example: "The investigative committee will hold hearings in Chicago"
noun: an opportunity to state your case and be heard
Example: "They condemned him without a hearing"
noun: the act of hearing attentively
Example: "They make good music--you should give them a hearing"
noun: the range within which a voice can be heard
name: A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #40515)