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hearing
Verb
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If you hear something, you use your ears to get a sound from it.
Are you hearing the music clearly enough, or must I make it louder?
hearing
Noun
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The act of hearing or the quality of being able to hear.
I'm worried about my son's hearing -- maybe his ears were hurt by music that was too loud.
Hearing is necessary to be a sign language interpreter.
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A trial in a court of law or another kind of event where a group listens to people and makes a formal decision.
Next week I have an immigration hearing to decide whether I can stay in this country.
injury
Noun
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An injury is a place on a person or animal that is hurt or broken because of a cut, hit, fall, etc.
She suffered serious injuries to her face and chest in the car crash.
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In law, injury also includes loss of money or bad feelings.
Our client is suing for injury arising from breach of contract.