hearing

The faculty or ability to perceive sound through the auditory system; also refers to a formal legal proceeding where evidence and arguments are presented before a judicial authority, or an opportunity for someone to express their views or defend themselves.

ruСпособность воспринимать звуки; судебное заседание или слушание; возможность быть выслушаннымesCapacidad de percibir sonidos; sesión judicial o audiencia; oportunidad de ser escuchado.frCapacité de percevoir les sons; audience ou séance judiciaire; possibilité d'être entendu.deDie Fähigkeit, Geräusche oder Schall wahrzunehmen; eine offizielle Sitzung, insbesondere vor Gericht oder einer Behörde, in der Aussagen angehört werden; die Möglichkeit, gehört zu werden.ptCapacidade de perceber sons; ocasião oficial em que se ouve uma pessoa ou um caso, como uma audiência; oportunidade de ser ouvido.zh感知声音的能力（听觉）；正式的会议或听证会，尤指法庭或官方调查中听取证词、意见的场合；被听取意见的机会。arحاسة إدراك الأصوات؛ جلسة استماع أو تحقيق قضائي؛ فرصة للإدلاء بالرأي أو الاستماع إلى شخص.

1. Auditory perception faculty B1 formal medical

   The physiological and neurological capacity to detect, process, and interpret sound waves through the ears and auditory pathways, enabling recognition of speech, music, environmental noises, and other acoustic stimuli.

   • Regular check-ups help monitor changes in auditory perception as people age.
   • Exposure to loud noises over time can gradually impair one's ability to detect subtle sounds.
   • Children develop the capacity to distinguish phonemes through early auditory experiences.
   • Protective equipment is essential in environments where intense sound levels threaten sensory health.
   • Some animals possess a range of perception far beyond human capabilities.

   ruСлух, способность слышатьesAudiciónfrouïedeGehör, HörvermögenptAudição, sentido da audiçãozh听觉，听力arالسمع، حاسة السمع

   Synonyms: auditionauditory senseearsense of hearing

   Antonyms: deafness

2. Legal proceeding C1 formal legal

   A formal session conducted by a court, tribunal, or legislative body where testimony, evidence, and legal arguments are presented for consideration before a decision is rendered, often involving witnesses, counsel, and procedural rules.

   • The parliamentary committee scheduled a public session to examine the proposed legislation.
   • Witnesses were sworn in before providing testimony during the judicial proceeding.
   • Legal counsel prepared extensive documentation prior to the administrative review.
   • The regulatory agency held multiple sessions to gather input from industry stakeholders.
   • Appeals courts may remand cases for further factual development in lower tribunals.

   ruСудебное слушание, заседаниеesaudiencia (legal)fraudience (juridique)deGerichtsverhandlung, AnhörungptAudiência judicial, sessãozh听证会，庭审arجلسة استماع قضائية

   Synonyms: inquestproceedingsessiontrial

3. Opportunity to be heard B2 formal political

   A chance or forum granted to an individual or group to present their perspective, concerns, or defense before a decision-making authority, emphasizing principles of fairness, due process, and participatory dialogue.

   • Employees were granted a forum to voice concerns about the proposed policy changes.
   • Community members requested a session to discuss the impact of the development project.
   • The review board ensured all applicants received equitable consideration and time to present.
   • Student representatives asked for a meeting to address campus safety issues.
   • International protocols emphasize the right of affected parties to express their views before rulings.

   ruВозможность быть выслушаннымesaudienciafrdroit d'être entendudeGelegenheit, gehört zu werdenptOportunidade de ser ouvidozh发表意见的机会arفرصة الاستماع إلى صاحب الشأن

   Synonyms: audienceconsultationearsayvoice

• hearings plural form

irregular verb

A verb used to indicate the act of perceiving sound through the ear or receiving information.

ruГлагол, обозначающий восприятие звука через ухо или получение информации.esVerbo que denota la percepción de sonidos a través del oído o la recepción de información.frVerbe signifiant percevoir un son par l'oreille ou recevoir une information.deVerb, das die Wahrnehmung von Schall über das Ohr oder das Erhalten von Informationen bezeichnet.ptVerbo que significa perceber som pelo ouvido ou receber informação por meio da audição; também pode indicar prestar atenção a algo dito por alguém.zh动词，指通过耳朵感知声音，或接收、听取信息。arفعل يدل على إدراك الصوت بالأذن، أو تلقي معلومة أو خبر، أو الاستماع إلى شخص والإنصات إليه.

1. Perceive sound A1 formal

   To perceive or become aware of a sound through the ear.

   • I can hear music playing next door.
   • She couldn't hear him over the noise.
   • Can you hear the birds singing?

   ruСлышатьesOírfrpercevoir un sondeHörenptOuvirzh听见arسَمِعَ

   Synonyms: catchdetectdiscernmake outoverhearperceive

   Antonyms: deafen

2. Receive information A2 formal

   To be informed about something, often through others.

   • I heard that you got a promotion.
   • Have you heard the news about the accident?
   • She heard about the party from her friend.

   ruУслышатьesEnterarsefrApprendre par ouï-diredeErfahrenptFicar sabendozh听说arيسمع الخبر

   Synonyms: discoverfind outgatherlearnunderstand

3. Listen to B1 formal

   To listen to someone speaking or performing.

   • The judge heard the witness's testimony.
   • We heard a great lecture on climate change.
   • I heard him give a speech at the conference.

   ruВыслушатьesescuchar a alguienfrécouterdeZuhörenptOuvirzh听arالاستماع إلى

   Synonyms: attendharkheedtake in

• heard past participle
• heard past simple
• hearing present participle
• hears third person singular

Phrasal variants: hear out