plural noun
Official meetings where a court or public group listens to information and opinions before making decisions.
The hearings continued for three days.
Several witnesses spoke at the hearings.
American English
How to pronounce hearings
nounB1Common word
HEErihngz
/ˈhi.ɹɪŋz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of hearing
Official meetings where a court or public group listens to information and opinions before making decisions.
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Useful expressions
a small device that helps a person hear better
She wears a hearing aid in her left ear.
a reduced ability to hear
The treatment may prevent further hearing loss.
to listen to someone or consider something carefully before deciding
The board gave our proposal a fair hearing.