Looking for the meaning of the word IMPAIRMENT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of IMPAIRMENT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Impairment
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪmˈpɛːm(ə)nt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the state or fact of a faculty or function being weakened or damaged
Short Definition:state of being impaired
Examples:- a degree of physical or mental impairment
- increased impairment of the immune system
- individuals with mild cognitive impairment
Definition:
reduction in the estimated or nominal value of an asset
Short Definition:reduction in value of asset
Examples:- impairment occurs when the fair value of a company's financial assets falls below its book value
- the chief executive said impairments would be more severe than expected
- an impairment charge of $5.2 million on equity investment
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