Define listening.

• The process of taking in and processing sound for use in academic learning
• The process of determining the credibility of a speaker, the logic of the message, and the validity of the speaker's argument
• The process of receiving, constructing meaning from, and responding to spoken and/or nonverbal messages
The process of perceiving noise and evaluating your interest in using the noise for the purpose of learning or understanding

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Listening is the process of receiving, interpreting, and responding to spoken or nonverbal messages. It involves actively paying attention to the speaker or source of the message, constructing meaning from the information received, and providing appropriate responses or feedback. Listening can be important in academic learning, determining the credibility and logic of a speaker, or simply understanding and processing information for various purposes.