Category: Au-Au

The clarity or clearness of hearing, a measure of how well a person hears. Auditory acuity is measured in order to determine a person’s need for a hearing aid.

The measurement of hearing.

The study of hearing.

A health care professional who is trained to evaluate hearing loss and related disorders, including balance (vestibular) disorders and tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and to rehabilitate individuals with hearing loss and related disorders. An audiologist uses a variety of tests and procedures to assess hearing and balance function and to fit and dispense hearing aids and other assistive devices for hearing.

A test of hearing at a range of sound frequencies.