hearing vs instrumental

hearing

noun
  • The act by which something is heard. 

  • The sense used to perceive sound. 

  • A proceeding at which discussions are heard. 

  • A legal procedure done before a judge, without a jury, as with an evidentiary hearing. 

adj
  • Able to hear, as opposed to deaf. 

instrumental

noun
  • The instrumental case. 

  • A composition written or performed without lyrics, sometimes using a lead instrument to replace vocals. 

adj
  • Pertaining to, made by, or prepared for an instrument, especially a musical instrument (rather than the human voice). 

  • Applied to a case expressing means or agency, generally indicated in English by by or with with the objective. 

  • Serving as an instrument, medium, means, or agency. 

  • essential or central; of great importance or relevance. 

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