audiology

[ aw-dee-ol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the study of hearing disorders, including evaluation of hearing function and rehabilitation of patients with hearing impairments.

audiology

/ ˌɔːdɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl; ˌɔːdɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the scientific study of hearing, often including the treatment of persons with hearing defects

audiology

/ ô′dē-ŏl′ə-jē /

1. The scientific study of hearing, especially the diagnosis and treatment of hearing disorders.

Derived Forms

• ˌaudiˈologist, noun
• audiological, adjective
• ˌaudioˈlogically, adverb

Other Words From

• au·di·o·log·i·cal [aw-dee-, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], au·di·o·log·ic adjective
• au·di·ol·o·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of audiology¹

First recorded in 1945–50; audio- + -logy

Example Sentences

With my doctorate in audiology, I had my first real job in the profession I had studied for many years.

From Los Angeles Times

In fact, the course emphasized speech pathology and audiology.

From New York Times

She added: "The government need to prioritise audiology because the consequences for deaf children of department failure is devastating to children's future life chances."

From BBC

The new centers will be built inside Walmart Supercenters and offer primary and dental care, and behavioral health and audiology help, among other services.

From Seattle Times

His diminished psychological state is mirrored in the film’s whiplash-inducing cuts — from his feet to audiology textbooks to close-ups of slugs — that almost never stop.

From New York Times