Audiogram

/ˈɔːdiəˌɡræm/ noun

Definition

A chart or graph showing the results of a hearing test, displaying the threshold at which different frequencies and volumes can be heard.

Etymology

From audio (from Latin 'audire,' to hear) plus -gram (from Greek 'graphein,' to write/draw). A technical medical term developed with modern audiology in the 20th century.

Kelly Says

An audiogram is like a fingerprint of your hearing—it maps the exact frequencies and volumes your ears can detect, and audiologists can instantly see if you're losing hearing at high frequencies or specific pitches.

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