impairment

noun

im·pair·ment im-ˈper-mənt

plural impairments

: the act of impairing something or the state or condition of being impaired : diminishment or loss of function or ability

… it does not help reverse the impairment of cognitive activity caused by diazepam …—

Corby Kummer

Trichloroethylene has been classified by EPA as a probable human carcinogen, although its primary effect is impairment of the central nervous system.—

Chemical & Engineering News

Persons with hearing impairments can now get information about local parks and their facilities by calling the recently installed TDD phone numbers within the Parks Department.—

Maryland Magazine

Studies show that roughly 11 percent of all kindergarteners have speech or language impairments …—

The Springfield (Massachusetts) Union-News

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Excluding adults who had mild cognitive impairment, dementia or incomplete data, the Kanazawa scientists looked at the data of more than 8,500 adults aged 65 and older. —

Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025 The increase in net loss was primarily due to higher operating expenses, including a significant impairment expense. —

Quartz Bot, Quartz, 13 Jan. 2025 Employers should focus on impairment testing rather than zero-tolerance policies and ensure drug testing practices align with state laws. —

Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 Special education classroom assistants help students with visual and hearing impairments, learning disabilities and behavior disorders. —

Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for impairment