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impaired

Pronunciation: [ɪmˈpɛrd]

Word

Context: "health"

(adjective) when something does not work as well as it should, especially in a person's body or mind. If someone has impaired vision, it means they cannot see as well as others.

Example

After getting glasses, her impaired vision improved a lot.

Example

His impaired hearing made it hard for him to enjoy the music.

Example

What can we do to help someone with impaired mobility?

Context: "functionality"

(adjective) when a function or ability is reduced or damaged. For example, if a computer program is impaired, it might not work properly.

Example

The latest update fixed the impaired performance of the app.

Example

The impaired function of the machine caused delays in production.

Example

What are the signs that a service might be impaired?

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