hearing aid

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hearing aid

A woman adjusts her hearing aid before a conversation.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A small electronic device worn in or behind the ear to amplify sound for a person with hearing loss. It is a medical device designed to improve hearing by making sounds louder and clearer.
Usage
  • The primary function of a hearing aid is to assist individuals with hearing impairment. It is a personal medical device.
  • It is typically worn in one or both ears.
  • The term refers specifically to the electronic amplification device, not to other assistive listening devices.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • My grandfather's new hearing aid is so small and discreet.
    • After getting a hearing aid, she could participate in conversations much more easily.
    • The audiologist adjusted the settings on the digital hearing aid.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be fitted for a hearing aid": to undergo a process with a specialist to get a properly customized hearing aid.
    • He went to the clinic to be fitted for a new hearing aid.
  • "behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid": a common style where the main device sits behind the ear.
  • "in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aid": a style where the device fits completely within the outer ear bowl.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hearing aids (plural noun): the standard plural form.
  • Hearing instrument (noun): a more formal or technical synonym used by audiologists.
  • Assistive listening device (ALD) (noun): a broader category of equipment that includes hearing aids but also other devices like amplified telephones.
Synonyms
  • Hearing instrument: A formal synonym.
  • Deaf-aid (noun, chiefly British): A dated term, less common today.
Related Phrases
  • To wear a hearing aid: The standard phrase for using one.
    • She has worn a hearing aid since she was a child.
  • Hearing aid battery: The small battery that powers the device.
  • Hearing aid compatibility: A feature of telephones or other audio devices that allows them to work effectively with a hearing aid.
hearing aid

A woman adjusts her hearing aid before a conversation.

Noun
  1. a conical acoustic device formerly used to direct sound to the ear of a hearing-impaired person
  2. an electronic device that amplifies sound and is worn to compensate for poor hearing

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