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.

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”

(law) 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.

Able to perceive sound.