Hear

Definition

Hearing refers to the perception of sound through the ears. It involves the detection and interpretation of sound waves by the auditory system.

Related terms

Sound Waves:

Vibrations that travel through a medium, such as air or water, and can be detected by our auditory system.

Auditory System: The complex network of structures in our ears and brain responsible for processing sound information.

Perception:

The process by which we interpret sensory information from our environment.