B1nounhealthlaw
US/ˈhɪr.ɪŋ/
UK/ˈhɪə.rɪŋ/
the ability to hear; also a formal meeting where a court or committee listens to evidence
In context
My grandfather's hearing has got worse, so we have to speak loudly.
The court has set a hearing for next Tuesday to decide the case.
She was born with a hearing problem and wears a small device in her ear.
Words that go with hearing
noun + noun
- hearing lossHearing loss is common among older people.
- hearing testThe nurse gave the children a hearing test at school.
- hearing aidHe finally agreed to wear a hearing aid.
adjective + noun
- public hearingThe council held a public hearing on the new road.
- fair hearingEveryone has the right to a fair hearing.
verb + noun
- hold a hearingThe committee will hold a hearing next month.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I lost my hearing of the left ear.Correct: I lost the hearing in my left ear.