audiometry

noun

au·​di·​om·​e·​try ˌȯd-ē-ˈäm-ə-trē How to pronounce audiometry (audio)
plural audiometries
: the testing and measurement of hearing acuity for variations in sound intensity and pitch and for tonal purity
audiometric adjective
audiometrist noun

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“Audiometry.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/audiometry. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.

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