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hearings

/ˈhɪərɪŋz/ /ˈhɪrɪŋz/

Meanings
noun
The sense used to perceive sound.

Examples :

"The congressional hearings on the proposed law will be broadcast on television. "
physiology organ sensation sound body

Related Words

Illustration television

television noun

/ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/

An electronic communication medium that allows the transmission of real-time visual images, and often sound.

"It’s a good thing that television doesn’t transmit smell."

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration discussions

discussions noun

/dɪˈskʌʃənz/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

Illustration congressional

congressional adjective

/kəŋˈɡɹɛʃn̩əl/

Of or pertaining to a congress.

"The congressional committee held a hearing on education funding. "

Illustration procedure

procedure noun

/pɹəˈsiːdʒə/ /pɹəˈsidʒɚ/

A particular method for performing a task.

"The school's procedure for returning lost items involves filling out a form and leaving it with the office staff. "

Illustration evidentiary

evidentiary adjective

/ˌevɪˈdenʃəri/ /ˌevɪˈdenʃri/

Of or pertaining to evidence.

"Evidentiary investigations are common in legal proceedings."

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broadcast noun

/ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /-kæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/

A transmission of a radio or television programme intended to be received by anyone with a receiver.

"The morning news broadcast was interrupted by an important announcement about the school closure. "

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forgetting verb

/fəˈɡɛtɪŋ/ /fɚˈɡɛtɪŋ/

To lose remembrance of.

"I have forgotten most of the things I learned in school."

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perceive verb

/pəˈsiːv/ /pɚˈsiv/

To become aware of, through the physical senses or by thinking; to see; to understand.

"The student perceived the teacher's instructions clearly and completed the assignment. "

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residents noun

/ˈrɛzɪdənts/ /ˈrɛzɪdənz/

A person, animal or plant living at a certain location or in a certain area.

"The tiger lily is a resident of Asia."

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education noun

/ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃn̩/

The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.

"2016-06-17 AROP JOSEPH "Education is the slight hammer that breaks the yoke of ignorance, and moulds knowledge, skills, ideas, good moral values in a person be it a child, a youth or full grown adult. no matter a persons age learning never stops"."

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proceeding verb

/pɹəˈsiːdɪŋ/

To move, pass, or go forward or onward; to advance; to carry on

"To proceed on a journey."