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impairment

Pronunciation: [ɪmˈpɛr.mənt]

Word

Context: “health”

(noun) a condition that makes it difficult for someone to do something, usually affecting how they function in everyday life. It can be related to senses, movements, or mental abilities.

Example

His visual impairment means he needs to wear special glasses to see better.

Example

Her impairment does not stop her from achieving great things; she is very successful.

Example

What types of impairment can affect a person's ability to learn?

Context: “damage”

(noun) a reduction or weakening of something, like when an object is not working as well as it should. This could refer to physical items or systems.

Example

The engineer fixed the impairment in the machine, and now it works perfectly again.

Example

The impairment in the structure made it unsafe for people to enter.

Example

What are the causes of impairment in this equipment?

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