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    [Noun]  | "hear*ing" | \ ˈhir-iŋ \


    1: the process, function, or power of perceiving sound; specifically : the special sense by which noises and tones are received as stimuli

    2: earshot

    3: opportunity to be heard, to present one's side of a case, or to be generally known or appreciated


    Origin: 13th century ;

    [Noun]  | "hearing aid" 


    1: an electronic device for amplifying sound that is usually worn in or behind the ear of a person with hearing loss


    Origin: 1922 ;

    [Noun]  | "hearing dog" 


    1: a dog trained to alert its deaf or hard of hearing owner to sounds (as of a doorbell, alarm, or telephone) —called also hearing ear dog


    Origin: 1952 ;

    [Noun]  | "a fair hearing" 


    1: a consideration of statements or arguments from both sides of an issue

    [Noun]  | "crick*et" | \ ˈkri-kət \


    1: any of a family (Gryllidae) of leaping orthopteran insects noted for the chirping notes produced by the male by rubbing together specially modified parts of the forewings

    2: a conspicuous lack of response : silence

    3: a low wooden footstool


    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English criket, from Anglo-French, of imitative origin;

    [Verb]  | "hear" | \ ˈhir \


    1: to perceive or become aware of by the ear

    2: to gain knowledge of by hearing

    3: detect


    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English heren, from Old English hīeran; akin to Old High German hōren to hear, and probably to Latin cavēre to be on guard, Greek akouein to hear;

    [Adjective]  | "hear*ing-im*paired" | \ ˈhir-iŋ-im-ˈperd \


    1: hard of hearing, deaf


    Origin: 1946 ;

    [Adjective]  | "hard of hearing" 


    1: relating to or having partial hearing loss


    Origin: 1564 ;

    [Idiom]  | "be hearing things" 


    1: to hear sounds that are not real

    [Idiom]  | "within hearing" 


    1: close enough to be able to hear something

    [Noun]  | "hearing" 


    1: range of hearing;


      * e.g., " ... let's make sure she's out of hearing before I tell you what I got her for her birthday "



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    [Verb]  | "hearing" 


    1: to come to an awareness of;


      * e.g., " ... I heard your sister is home from the hospital "





    2: to pay attention especially through the act of hearing;


      * e.g., " ... at least hear what I have to say before you start disagreeing "



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    [Verb]  | "hear" 


    1: to come to an awareness of;


      * e.g., " ... I heard your sister is home from the hospital "





    2: to pay attention especially through the act of hearing;


      * e.g., " ... at least hear what I have to say before you start disagreeing "



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     [ "hear hear" ]

    1: From www.straightdope.com The correct term is, "hear, hear!" It is an abbreviation for "hear, all ye good people, hear what this brilliant and eloquent speaker has to say!"

      * e.g.,  ... the example is above 


     [ "hear hear" ]

    2: Of course, if the speaker is actually asking a question. "and just where do you think we should open the new strip club?" it's not hard to imagine that at least one yahoo in attendance might yell, "here, here!" But this would be the exception that proves the rule.

     [ "hear, hear" ]

    1: When somebody hears a person says a thing right spot on, to the point, the one they agree with.

      * e.g.,  ... ... because nobody could call *that* Defence Against the Dark Arts" 

     [ "hearings" ]

    1: it is a kind of meeting, organized by the government before making a decision.In general, some related public are informed to attend the hearings to discuss the affairs and provide their suggestions. and after the hearings, the authority make a decision.

      * e.g.,  ... for example,if the goverment decide to raise the price of the taxi, it is essential to hold hearings. 

     [ "hear" ]

    1: To understand in terms of relating with the statement. To feel.

      * e.g.,  ... Man, I'm so tired! 

     [ "hear" ]

    1: to understand; follow

      * e.g.,  ... I'm hungry, bro. 

     [ "hear hear" ]

    1: An archaic expression used by some pompous douche-bag to sound fancy. Usually used by pseudointellectuals who have nothing better to say and are merely trying to sound grand and majestic. People who seriously said "hear hear" are dead since three hundred years. The ones using it today fancy themselves classy and clever, but only come off as arrogant, pretentious, and shallow.

      * e.g.,  ... "Hear hear" exclaimed Richard the Third! 

     [ "Hear Ye Hear Ye" ]

    1: A pronouncement before an announcement. Usually loud and gets people's attention. A call often heard at the Renaissance Festival.

      * e.g.,  ... Hear Ye Hear Ye! I'm gonna go medieval on that rat tonight. 

     [ "hear dookie" ]

    1: listen to this eediat 😂😂😂😂

      * e.g.,  ... eediat: don’t make me chef you 


     [ "hear dookie" ]

    2: (they’re chatting a load of waffle)

      * e.g.,  ... me: hear dookie/dooks😂😂 

     [ "you'll hear it" ]

    1: Phrase said by experienced musicians to a newbie just joining the band for the first time. Also common in jazz improvisation situations. This phrase may be said at rehearsal time OR when playing live.

      * e.g.,  ... Puzzled new musician:  

     [ "Photographic Hearing" ]

    1: The ability to recall past events vividly and accurately using your ability to hear.

      * e.g.,  ... That dumb ass nigga just told his buddy that he has Photographic Hearing. 

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