hearing aid
noun
plural hearing aids
: an electronic device for amplifying sound that is usually worn in or behind the ear of a person with hearing loss
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For instance, in the last few months, Apple added hearing test and hearing aid features to AirPods Pro 2, to assist those with mild to moderate hearing loss.
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David Phelan, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The glasses not only provide exceptional sound clarity but also eliminate the traditional stigma associated with hearing aids by seamlessly integrating advanced audio technology into a sleek, fashionable eyewear design.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
However, assistive technology like hearing aids and cochlear implants can help restore hearing in some people.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 20 Apr. 2025
In a new survey, the Federal Trade Commission sampled 184 smart devices, including hearing aids, security cameras, and door locks, and found that 161 of them didn’t have information on software support or product expiration in their user manuals or websites.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
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David Phelan, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The glasses not only provide exceptional sound clarity but also eliminate the traditional stigma associated with hearing aids by seamlessly integrating advanced audio technology into a sleek, fashionable eyewear design.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
However, assistive technology like hearing aids and cochlear implants can help restore hearing in some people.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 20 Apr. 2025
In a new survey, the Federal Trade Commission sampled 184 smart devices, including hearing aids, security cameras, and door locks, and found that 161 of them didn’t have information on software support or product expiration in their user manuals or websites.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Hearing aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hearing%20aid. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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hearing aid
noun
: an electronic device for amplifying sound that is usually worn in or behind the ear of a person with partial hearing loss
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