p. pr. & vb. n. - of Hear
n. - The act or power of perceiving sound; perception of sound; the faculty or sense by which sound is perceived; as, my hearing is good.
n. - Attention to what is delivered; opportunity to be heard; audience; as, I could not obtain a hearing.
n. - A listening to facts and evidence, for the sake of adjudication; a session of a court for considering proofs and determining issues.
n. - Extent within which sound may be heard; sound; earshot.