Definition

Noun: 1. A graphical representation of a person's auditory sensitivity to sound: An audiogram is a chart that displays the results of a hearing test. It plots the softest sounds a person can hear at different frequencies (pitches), typically measured in decibels (dB) on the vertical axis and frequencies (Hz) on the horizontal axis.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The doctor showed me my audiogram to explain the extent of my hearing loss.
  • A standard hearing test produces an audiogram that an audiologist interprets.
  • The audiogram indicated normal hearing in the low frequencies but a significant loss in the high frequencies.

Advanced Usage

• Speech banana on an audiogram: A specific region on the audiogram chart where the frequencies and intensities of common speech sounds fall. It is shaped like a banana and helps visualize which sounds might be difficult for a person to hear.
  • The audiologist pointed out that most of the child's hearing loss was within the speech banana, indicating a need for hearing aids.

Variants and Related Words

• Audiometry (n): The science or practice of testing hearing acuity, which produces an audiogram.
  • Pure-tone audiometry is the most common test to create an audiogram.
• Audiologist (n): A healthcare professional specializing in identifying, diagnosing, and treating hearing and balance disorders, who administers hearing tests and interprets audiograms.
  • You should see an audiologist for a comprehensive hearing evaluation and audiogram.

Synonyms

• Hearing test chart: A descriptive synonym for an audiogram.
• Audiometric graph: A more technical term for the same chart.

Related Phrases

• To plot an audiogram: To record the test results on the chart.
  • The technician will plot your responses to create a personalized audiogram.
• To interpret an audiogram: To analyze and explain the meaning of the chart's results.
  • It takes training to properly interpret an audiogram and recommend treatment.

Noun

1. a graphical representation of a person's auditory sensitivity to sound