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    hearing
    /ˈhɪərɪŋ/

    noun

    • 1. the faculty of perceiving sounds: "people who have very acute hearing" Similar ability to hearfaculty of hearingsense of hearingaural faculty
    • 2. an opportunity to state one's case: "I think I had a fair hearing" Similar chance to speakopportunity to be heardopportunity to express one's point of viewopportunity to put one's case

    adjective

    • 1. able to hear well; not deaf: "Peter and Nita have endured years of being treated with condescension and disrespect by hearing people"

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hearing_lossHearing loss - Wikipedia

    3 days ago · Hearing loss is defined as diminished acuity to sounds which would otherwise be heard normally. The terms hearing impaired or hard of hearing are usually reserved for people who have relative inability to hear sound in the speech frequencies.

  3. facts.net › hearing-factsHearing Facts

    Jun 30, 2024 · From the joyful melodies of music to the whispered secrets of loved ones, our ability to hear shapes our interactions and perceptions. In this article, we delve into the fascinating realm of hearing, uncovering 19 captivating facts that will broaden your understanding of this remarkable sensory experience.

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  5. hearinghealthfoundation.org › how-hearing-worksExplore Our Sense of Hearing - Hearing Health Foundation

    Hearing is complex, requiring a series of actions and reactions to work. The process involves many parts of the ear working together to convert sound waves into information the brain understands and interprets. Sound waves enter the ear canal and travel toward our eardrums.

  6. www.verywellhealth.com › hearing-loss-mild-1046139Mild Hearing Loss and Its Effects - Verywell Health

    Jul 11, 2024 · Mild hearing loss can be easy to miss and it often occurs gradually and painlessly. It is typically classified as a hearing loss of 26 to 45 decibels on the audiogram. It may be conductive, sensorineural, or mixed. OzziesImages/Getty Images.

  7. www.md-health.com › Parts-Of-The-EarsParts and Components of Human Ear and Their Functions

    3 days ago · Parts of the Ears. The ear plays an influential part in the sensory system. This organ is a key portion of the auditory system, which translates sound waves into a signal that the brain can interpret. In addition to helping the body take in auditory messages, the ear helps to maintain a proper head position.

  8. pressbooks.usnh.edu › chapter › deaf-hearing-impairmentsDeaf/ Hard of Hearing – Understanding and Supporting Learners...

    Jul 3, 2024 · Table of Contents. Introduction. Types of Hearing Loss. Identification. Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing. Characteristics of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and Impact on Learning. Evidence-Based Practices for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students.

  9. www.britannica.com › science › deafnessDeafness | hearing loss, hearing impairment, deaf culture

    Jul 11, 2024 · Deafness, partial or total inability to hear. The two principal types of deafness are conduction deafness and nerve deafness. In conduction deafness, there is interruption of the sound vibrations in their passage from the outer world to the nerve cells in the inner ear. The obstacle may be earwax.