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recording
The act of one that records
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  1. The act of one that records
  2. What is recorded, as on a disc or tape
  3. A reproduction of sound and/or video, stored in a permanent medium.
auditive
Of or relating to hearing; auditory.
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  1. Of or relating to hearing; auditory.
  2. Part or all of this entry has been imported from the 1913 edition of Webster's Dictionary, which is now free of copyright and hence in the public domain. The imported definitions may be significantly out of date, and any more recent senses may be completely missing.
audition
The sense or power of hearing.
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  1. The sense or power of hearing.
  2. A trial performance, as by an actor, dancer, or musician, to demonstrate suitability or skill.
  3. A hearing to test the fitness of an actor, musician, etc., as for a particular job
interview
A conversation in person (or, by extension, over the telephone, Internet etc.) between a journalist and someone whose opinion or statements he or she wishes to record for publication, broadcast etc. [from 19th c.]
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  1. A conversation in person (or, by extension, over the telephone, Internet etc.) between a journalist and someone whose opinion or statements he or she wishes to record for publication, broadcast etc. [from 19th c.]
  2. A formal meeting, in person, for the assessment of a candidate or applicant. [from 20th c.]
  3. A meeting in which a person is asked about personal views, activities, etc., as by a newspaper reporter or a pollster
trial
A formal adversarial proceeding to hear evidence and decide legal issues and claims. Trials are covered by established rules of courtroom procedure as well as rules of evidence.
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  1. A formal adversarial proceeding to hear evidence and decide legal issues and claims. Trials are covered by established rules of courtroom procedure as well as rules of evidence.
  2. The act or process of trying, testing, or putting to the proof; test
  3. A formal examination of the facts of a case by a court of law to decide the validity of a charge or claim
inquest
A judicial inquiry into a specified matter, such as a person's mental condition.
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  1. A judicial inquiry into a specified matter, such as a person's mental condition.
  2. (Law) An investigation conducted by a coroner, sometimes with the aid of a jury, into the cause of death of a person when the cause may be criminal.
  3. An inquiry into a particular subject matter by a special jury.
test
An event, set of circumstances, etc. that proves or tries a person's qualities
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  1. An event, set of circumstances, etc. that proves or tries a person's qualities
  2. An oath or declaration required as proof of one's orthodoxy, loyalty, etc.
  3. A procedure for critical evaluation; a means of determining the presence, quality, or truth of something; a trial:
fair hearing
A court or administrative hearing conducted so as to accord each party the due process rights required by applicable law. A court or administrative hearing conducted so as to accord each party the due process rights required by applicable law.
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  1. A court or administrative hearing conducted so as to accord each party the due process rights required by applicable law. A court or administrative hearing conducted so as to accord each party the due process rights required by applicable law.
tryout
A test to ascertain the qualifications of applicants, as for an athletic team or theatrical role.
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  1. A test to ascertain the qualifications of applicants, as for an athletic team or theatrical role.
  2. An opportunity to prove, or a test to determine, fitness for a place on an athletic team, a role in a play, etc.
  3. A test of the suitability or effectiveness of a person or thing, especially of a performer (an audition)
attendance
The frequency with which one has been present for a regular activity or set of events.
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  1. The frequency with which one has been present for a regular activity or set of events.
  2. The count or list of individuals present for an event.
  3. ​ The state of attending; presence.
congress
A single meeting, as of a political party or other group.
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  1. A single meeting, as of a political party or other group.
  2. The act of coming together or meeting.
  3. A formal assembly, conference, or meeting of delegates or representatives. A formal assembly, conference, or meeting of delegates or representatives. To meet at a congress. The legislature of various countries.
conference
A meeting of committees from both branches of a legislature to reconcile the differences between bills passed by both branches
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  1. A meeting of committees from both branches of a legislature to reconcile the differences between bills passed by both branches
  2. The act of conversing or consulting on a serious matter
  3. A meeting for consultation or discussion.
audit
An examination of records or financial accounts to check their accuracy.
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  1. An examination of records or financial accounts to check their accuracy.
  2. A formal, often periodic examination and checking of accounts or financial records to verify their correctness
  3. An account thus examined and adjusted
notice
A written or printed announcement:
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  1. A written or printed announcement:
  2. Courteous attention; civility
  3. The act of noting or observing; perception or attention:
performance
(Linguistics) One's actual use of language in actual situations.
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  1. (Linguistics) One's actual use of language in actual situations.
  2. Operation or functioning, usually with regard to effectiveness, as of a machine
  3. The act or style of performing a work or role before an audience.
admittance
Permission to enter:
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  1. Permission to enter:
  2. (Elec.) The ratio of effective current to effective voltage in a circuit carrying an alternating current; the reciprocal of impedance, measured in siemens and consisting of conductance and susceptance: symbol, Y
  3. A measure of the ability of a circuit or component to allow current flow when exposed to AC voltages (its AC conductance ). It is equal to the reciprocal of the impedance of the circuit, just as conductivity is equal to the reciprocal of resistance , and is similarly measured in mhos.
consultation
A conference at which advice is given or views are exchanged.
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  1. A conference at which advice is given or views are exchanged.
  2. An appointment or meeting with a professional person, such as a doctor.
  3. A meeting between physicians to discuss the diagnosis or treatment of a case.
council
The discussion or deliberation that takes place in such an assembly or body.
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  1. The discussion or deliberation that takes place in such an assembly or body.
  2. An assembly of persons called together for consultation, deliberation, or discussion.
  3. The discussion or deliberation in a council
reception
Conversion of transmitted electromagnetic signals into perceptible forms, such as sound or light, by means of antennas and electronic equipment.
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  1. Conversion of transmitted electromagnetic signals into perceptible forms, such as sound or light, by means of antennas and electronic equipment.
  2. (--- Football) The act or an instance of catching a forward pass.
  3. The act or process of receiving or of being received.
presentation
A symptom or sign or a group of symptoms or signs that is evident during a medical examination:
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  1. A symptom or sign or a group of symptoms or signs that is evident during a medical examination:
  2. A formal introduction of someone to others, as at court.
  3. (Med.) The position of the fetus in the uterus at the time of delivery, with reference to the part presenting itself at the mouth of the uterus
audience
An opportunity to have one's ideas heard; a hearing
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  1. An opportunity to have one's ideas heard; a hearing
  2. A group of persons assembled to hear and see a speaker, a play, a concert, etc.
  3. A group of viewers or listeners of a work of art or entertainment, especially those present at a performance.
attention
The ability or power to keep the mind on something; the ability to concentrate:
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  1. The ability or power to keep the mind on something; the ability to concentrate:
  2. The act of dealing with something or someone; treatment:
  3. Notice or observation:
ear
(Anatomy) The vertebrate organ of hearing, responsible for maintaining equilibrium as well as sensing sound and divided in mammals into the external ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear.
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  1. (Anatomy) The vertebrate organ of hearing, responsible for maintaining equilibrium as well as sensing sound and divided in mammals into the external ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear.
  2. The sense of hearing:
  3. An invertebrate organ analogous to the mammalian ear.
perception
An insight or point of knowledge:
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  1. An insight or point of knowledge:
  2. An interpretation or impression; an opinion or belief:
  3. The act of perceiving or the ability to perceive; mental grasp of objects, qualities, etc. by means of the senses; awareness; comprehension
audition
The sense or power of hearing.
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  1. The sense or power of hearing.
  2. The act or sense of hearing
  3. A hearing to test the fitness of an actor, musician, etc., as for a particular job
earshot
A distance from which sound is still audible
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  1. A distance from which sound is still audible
  2. The range within which sound can be heard by the unaided ear; hearing distance:
reach
The extent or distance something can reach:
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  1. The extent or distance something can reach:
  2. The act or an instance of stretching or thrusting out:
  3. Range or scope of influence or effect:
sound
A type of longitudinal wave that originates as the vibration of a medium (such as a person's vocal cords or a guitar string) and travels through gases, liquids, and elastic solids as variations of pressure and density. The loudness of a sound perceived by the ear depends on the amplitude of the sound wave and is measured in decibels, while its pitch depends on its frequency, measured in hertz.
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  1. A type of longitudinal wave that originates as the vibration of a medium (such as a person's vocal cords or a guitar string) and travels through gases, liquids, and elastic solids as variations of pressure and density. The loudness of a sound perceived by the ear depends on the amplitude of the sound wave and is measured in decibels, while its pitch depends on its frequency, measured in hertz.
  2. A distinctive noise:
  3. Vibrations transmitted through an elastic solid or a liquid or gas, with frequencies in the approximate range of 20 to 20,000 hertz, capable of being detected by human organs of hearing.
range
The opportunity or freedom to wander or explore:
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  1. The opportunity or freedom to wander or explore:
  2. The area or sphere in which an activity takes place:
  3. The maximum extent or distance limiting operation, action, or effectiveness, as of a sound, radio signal, instrument, firearm, or aircraft:
audition
The sense or power of hearing.
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  1. The sense or power of hearing.
  2. The act or sense of hearing
  3. A hearing to test the fitness of an actor, musician, etc., as for a particular job
ear
(Anatomy) The vertebrate organ of hearing, responsible for maintaining equilibrium as well as sensing sound and divided in mammals into the external ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear.
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  1. (Anatomy) The vertebrate organ of hearing, responsible for maintaining equilibrium as well as sensing sound and divided in mammals into the external ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear.
  2. The sense of hearing:
  3. An invertebrate organ analogous to the mammalian ear.
earshot
A distance from which sound is still audible
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  1. A distance from which sound is still audible
  2. The distance within which a sound, esp. that of the unaided human voice, can be heard; range of hearing
sound
A type of longitudinal wave that originates as the vibration of a medium (such as a person's vocal cords or a guitar string) and travels through gases, liquids, and elastic solids as variations of pressure and density. The loudness of a sound perceived by the ear depends on the amplitude of the sound wave and is measured in decibels, while its pitch depends on its frequency, measured in hertz.
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  1. A type of longitudinal wave that originates as the vibration of a medium (such as a person's vocal cords or a guitar string) and travels through gases, liquids, and elastic solids as variations of pressure and density. The loudness of a sound perceived by the ear depends on the amplitude of the sound wave and is measured in decibels, while its pitch depends on its frequency, measured in hertz.
  2. (Linguistics) An articulation made by the vocal apparatus:
  3. A distinctive noise:
audience
All those persons who are tuned in to a particular radio or TV program
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  1. All those persons who are tuned in to a particular radio or TV program
  2. A group of viewers or listeners of a work of art or entertainment, especially those present at a performance.
  3. A group of people who follow or admire an artist or performer:
audition
The sense or power of hearing.
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  1. The sense or power of hearing.
  2. A trial performance, as by an actor, dancer, or musician, to demonstrate suitability or skill.
  3. A hearing to test the fitness of an actor, musician, etc., as for a particular job
trial
An effort or attempt:
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  1. An effort or attempt:
  2. The act or process of testing, trying, or putting to the proof:
  3. An instance of such a proceeding:
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  • Maybe she wasn't hearing him right.

  • I do recall hearing about the grandfather paradox.

  • Hearing his voice did something to hers.

  • I'm not sure she's hearing anything, though, Toni said.

  • She's not going to like hearing it from you.

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