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hearing vs auscultation

auscultation vs hearing

hearing and auscultation both are nouns.

hearing is an adjective but auscultation is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hearing Yes Yes No No
auscultation Yes No No No
As nouns, auscultation is a hyponym of hearing; that is, auscultation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hearing:
  • hearing: the act of hearing attentively
  • auscultation: listening to sounds within the body (usually with a stethoscope)
Other hyponyms of hearing include rehearing, relistening.
hearing (noun) auscultation (noun)
the act of hearing attentively listening to sounds within the body (usually with a stethoscope)
(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
the ability to hear; the auditory faculty
a session (of a committee or grand jury) in which witnesses are called and testimony is taken
the range within which a voice can be heard
an opportunity to state your case and be heard
hearing (adjective) auscultation (adjective)
able to perceive sound
Difference between hearing and auscultation

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