Impairment

Definitions

1. The result of being impaired.
   countable, uncountable
2. A deterioration or weakening.
   countable, uncountable
3. A disability or handicap.
   countable, uncountable
4. An inefficient part or factor.
   countable, uncountable
5. A downward revaluation, a write-down.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“We determined that the car driver’s transportation of multiple teen passengers, limited driving experience⟳, and likely impairment from effects of cannabis at the time of the crash⟳ adversely affected her judgment of the danger of entering the intersection in front of the approaching combination vehicle.”

“visual impairment”

CEFR level