steadylistening
nounUK /ˈstɛdi ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
US /ˈstɛdi ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
Steady listening means paying attention to sounds in a calm and careful way for a long time.
With steady listening, the birdwatcher heard the tiny chirp of a hidden wren.
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2. A continuous, uninterrupted act of hearing something over time.
The steady listening of the night shift nurse helped her notice the patient's quiet call.
3. A calm and persistent effort to understand what someone is saying.
Steady listening during the meeting helped the team avoid misunderstandings.
4. In music practice, the habit of listening closely and evenly to a piece.
Her steady listening to the recording let her copy the rhythm exactly.