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auditory.
1. Ancient name for the nave of a church, where the Gospel could be heard.

2. From C17, churches of the Reformed religion adopted a wide, almost square, plan so that the lectern and pulpit were more clearly visible and the Word could be heard. Such buildings were called auditory churches.

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au·di·to·ry / ˈôdiˌtôrē/ • adj. of or relating to the sense of hearing: the auditory nerves teaching methods use both visual and auditory stimulation.

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auditory (aw-dit-er-i) adj. relating to the ear or to the sense of hearing. a. canal the canal leading from the pinna to the eardrum. a. nerve see cochlear nerve.

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auditory Of or relating to the ear. For example, the auditory meatus is the canal leading from the pinna to the tympanum (eardrum).

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Auditory

an assemblage of listeners and spectators. See also audience.

Examples: he chose to speak to small auditories, 1715; here is a learned auditory, 1548.

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