Definition of Impairment

an injury or damage

Examples of Impairment in a sentence

Following his car accident, the man suffered an impairment in which he could only walk with the help of a crutch.  🔊

Since Beverly has a hearing impairment, a hearing device must be allowed so she would be able to listen to the teacher.  🔊

After contracting a life-altering illness as a toddler, it left Helen Keller with an impairment in vision, hearing and speech.  🔊

When the soldier realized his legs were amputated from the attack, his mobility impairment would cause him not to walk again.  🔊

If a person drives intoxicated, they would have a driving impairment because alcohol will cause them not to function normally.  🔊

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