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impairment

American  
[im-pair-muhnt] / ɪmˈpɛər mənt /

noun

  1. the state of being diminished, weakened, or damaged, especially mentally or physically.

    cognitive impairment in older adults.

Etymology

Origin of impairment

impair + -ment

Example Sentences

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Net losses widened 69% to $57.7 million, which BuzzFeed attributed to a “$30.2 million noncash goodwill impairment charge driven by a sustained decline in share price.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

These come from impairment and write-off losses on assets that were intended to be used for the production of these vehicles, the firm added.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

The recent quarter was hurt by goodwill impairment charges of $151.3 million, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

The classification system - the way athletes are grouped by impairment - adds an additional layer of complexity when trying to work out which events are missing.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Their symptoms ranged from impairment of memory to schizophrenic and depressive reactions.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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