Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Hearings.
Hearings - as an adjective
Hearings - as a noun
(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
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
legal proceedingproceeding16proceedings17Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An opportunity to state your case and be heard
Example: "They condemned him without a hearing"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
audience11The range within which a voice can be heard
Example: "The children were told to stay within earshot"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
earreachearshot10The act of hearing attentively
Example: "You can learn a lot by just listening"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
listening10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
perception16sensing8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A session (of a committee or grand jury) in which witnesses are called and testimony is taken
Example: "The investigative committee will hold hearings in chicago"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
session7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The ability to hear; the auditory faculty
Example: "His hearing was impaired"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
audition9auditory modalityauditory sensesense of hearingHypernyms (Closely Related)
modality14sense modalitysensory systemexteroceptionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The hearings on the new legislation will begin next week."
"The committee members attended the hearings on the proposed budget."
"The judge scheduled a series of hearings for the witness testimonies."
"The public hearings allowed citizens to express their concerns."
"The congressional hearings aimed to gather evidence for the investigation."
Word Game Points
Is HEARINGS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hearings is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HEARINGS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is HEARINGS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hearings is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHEARINGS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is HEARINGS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hearings is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHEARINGS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
