audiology

noun

au·​di·​ol·​o·​gy ˌȯ-dē-ˈä-lə-jē How to pronounce audiology (audio)
: a branch of science dealing with hearing
specifically : therapy of individuals having impaired hearing
audiological
ˌȯ-dē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce audiology (audio)
adjective
or less commonly audiologic
ˌȯ-dē-ə-ˈlä-jik How to pronounce audiology (audio)
audiologist
ˌȯ-dē-ˈä-lə-jist How to pronounce audiology (audio)
noun

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This is a tool for mild to moderate hearing loss, not a replacement for a full audiology workup when symptoms are more serious. — Allison Palmer july 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026 Dad reviewed his audiology charts, and Mom updated her lesson plans. — Melissa Daimler, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 The most common conditions requiring families to stay at the house are pediatric cancer, premature and high-risk pregnancies, organ transplants, and ophthalmology and audiology conditions. — Michelle Marchante february 19, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026 Wells Fargo also offers a Health Advantage card, which can be used for audiology, dental, veterinary or vision care and is similarly used by a number of Massachusetts organizations, according to its website. — Jessica Bartlett, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Dec. 2022 See All Example Sentences for audiology

Word History

Etymology

audio- + -logy

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of audiology was in 1946

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audiology

noun
au·​di·​ol·​o·​gy ˌȯd-ē-ˈäl-ə-jē How to pronounce audiology (audio)
: a branch of science concerned with hearing and especially with the treatment of individuals having trouble with their hearing

Medical Definition

audiology

noun
au·​di·​ol·​o·​gy ˌȯd-ē-ˈäl-ə-jē How to pronounce audiology (audio)
plural audiologies
: a branch of science dealing with hearing
specifically : therapy of individuals having impaired hearing
audiological
-ē-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl How to pronounce audiology (audio)
adjective
also audiologic
-ē-ə-ˈläj-ik How to pronounce audiology (audio)
The next step entailed an audiological evaluation to assess the extent of the hearing loss sustained in the accident … —Raymond H. Hull, Aural Rehabilitation
Audiologic testing can identify the site of the lesion and permit characterization of individual hearing losses. —Andrej Kral and Gerard M. O'Donoghue, The New England Journal of Medicine
audiologically
-i-k(ə-)lē
adverb
As a result, every child identified with any developmental disability or delay should be followed audiologically until ear and frequency-specific information is obtained. —Jane R. Madell, in Pediatric Audiology: Diagnosis, Technology, and Management

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