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 those who aren’t ready for hearing aids, over-the-counter (OTC) options offer an affordable and accessible entry point.
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Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Wiring will be added under the floors so people with hearing aids can connect directly to the sound system.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
The vast majority of people who could benefit from hearing aids do not use them.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
Hey, emergency medicine physicians and hearing aid specialists, come over to Richmond where you're paid highly for your expertise, per U.S. News & World Report.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
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Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Wiring will be added under the floors so people with hearing aids can connect directly to the sound system.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
The vast majority of people who could benefit from hearing aids do not use them.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
Hey, emergency medicine physicians and hearing aid specialists, come over to Richmond where you're paid highly for your expertise, per U.S. News & World Report.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Hearing aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hearing%20aid. Accessed 14 Feb. 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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