hearing

the act of hearing attentively

“they make good music--you should give them a hearing”

an opportunity to state your case and be heard

“they condemned him without a hearing”

the ability to hear; the auditory faculty

“his hearing was impaired”

the range within which a voice can be heard

able to perceive sound

a session (of a committee or grand jury) in which witnesses are called and testimony is taken

“the investigative committee will hold hearings in Chicago”

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