Definitions for impairment
im·pair·ment

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. damage, harm, impairmentnoun

   the occurrence of a change for the worse

2. deterioration, impairmentnoun

   a symptom of reduced quality or strength

3. disability, disablement, handicap, impairmentnoun

   the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

   "reading disability"; "hearing impairment"

4. impairmentnoun

   damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality

5. stultification, constipation, impairment, deadeningnoun

   the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. impairmentnoun

   The result of being impaired; a deterioration or weakening; a disability or handicap; an inefficient part or factor.

2. impairmentnoun

   A downward revaluation, a write-down.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Impairmentnoun

   Diminution; injury.

   Etymology: from impair.

   His posterity, at this distance, and after so perpetual impairment, cannot but condemn the poverty of Adam's conception, that thought to obscure himself from his Creator in the shade of the garden. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours, b. i.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. impairment

   Impairment is a state or condition in which an individual's normal mental, physical, sensory, or cognitive function is weakened, diminished, or damaged. It can be caused by various factors such as injury, disease, or aging, and often interferes with the individual's daily life activities or functional capabilities.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.5 / 2 votes

1. Impairmentnoun

   the state of being impaired; injury

2. Etymology: [OE. enpeirement, OF. empirement.]

Matched Categories

1. • Change
   • Damage
   • Decay
   • Degradation
   • Unfitness

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How to say impairment in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of impairment in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of impairment in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of impairment in a Sentence

1. Executive Mike Lynn:

   Our ability to measure THC in breath really should shift the national dialogue from one about simply detecting if THC is in someone's body to a conversation where standards can be developed that reflect actual impairment.

2. Fred Delfino:

   Because marijuana isn't the only drug that can cause impairment, Abbott has engineered SoToxa to detect if someone has also recently used cocaine, opiates, benzodiazepines, amphetamines, and methamphetamine, in addition to marijuana.

3. Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf:

   My doctors made the diagnosis after a regular checkup revealed abnormalities. In consultation with my doctors, I have a planned treatment schedule that will begin in the coming weeks, those treatments will last the next several months, but they will present no impairment to my ability to perform my duties as governor.

4. Alzheimers Association saysWith many doctors:

   In geriatrics, we argue for universal screenings, we find that dementia and cognitive impairment are much more prevalent in the general population than most people are aware of.

5. Kansas City police:

   The driver is under investigation for impairment. A search of the vehicle revealed no weapons, and there were no indications of terrorist activity, police do not know the suspect's motive at this time. The parade route is once again secure.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=impairment
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Impairment
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=impairment
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impairment
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=impairment