hearing
UK: ˈhɪərɪŋ | US: ˈhɪrɪŋ
n. the faculty of perceiving sounds
n. a legal proceeding where evidence is taken
n. an opportunity to express one's views
The word "hearing" derives from Old English hīeran ("to hear"), which traces back to Proto-Germanic hauzijaną. The suffix -ing is a productive nominalizing suffix in English, turning verbs into nouns that denote the action or result (e.g., "running," "building"). Over time, "hearing" evolved to encompass both the physiological act of perceiving sound and formal contexts like legal proceedings, where "being heard" is central.
Her hearing is very sharp despite her age.
The court scheduled a hearing for next Monday.
The committee granted him a fair hearing.
Loud noises can damage your hearing over time.
The hearing lasted for three hours.