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Definition of audiologist

audiologist

/ˌɔːdiˈɑːlədʒɪst/
au · di · ol · o · gist
Adverb:audiologically
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Plural:audiologists
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Adjective:audiological
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audiologist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A healthcare professional who specializes in diagnosing, managing, and treating hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance disorders.

Example

"The audiologist conducted a comprehensive hearing test before fitting the patient with customized hearing aids."

• Rhymes for audiologist

• Nearby Words

audiocassette
audioconference
audioguide
audiologist
audiophile
audiotape
audiovisual

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century from the combining form 'audio-' (from Latin 'audire', meaning 'to hear') and '-logist' (from Ancient Greek 'logos', meaning 'study', plus '-ist', indicating a specialist).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Audiologist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/audiologist
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