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hearing aid
This term describes a clinical prosthetic device used to manage auditory impairment. It maintains a neutral, medical tone and serves as the standard designation in both professional healthcare settings and casual conversation. While often associated with geriatric care, the term is applied universally to any individual regardless of age who requires sound amplification.
As a compound noun referring to a discrete physical object, it follows standard countability rules. It is used in the singular for a single device and in the plural when referring to a pair or the general category of assistive technology.
Meanings
Examples
My grandfather finally decided to get a hearing aid.
Can you speak a bit louder? My hearing aid is acting up.
The audiologist adjusted the settings on her new hearing aid.
I wonder if a smaller hearing aid would be less noticeable.
He discreetly tucked the hearing aid behind his ear before the meeting.
Modern hearing aids are almost invisible to the naked eye.
Wait, did I leave my hearing aid on the nightstand?