impairment

UK
/ɪmˈpeə.mənt/
US
/ɪmˈper.mənt/

Translations

impairmentnoun
impairments
pl
dépréciationEn comptabilité et en finance.
The company reported an impairment of its goodwill due to declining market conditions.
L’entreprise a enregistré une dépréciation de son goodwill en raison de la baisse des conditions de marché.
The impairment of his hearing made it difficult for him to follow conversations in noisy environments.
L’altération de son audition lui rendait difficile le suivi des conversations dans un environnement bruyant.
déficienceS’emploie surtout en contexte médical.
Visual impairment can significantly affect a person's ability to perform daily tasks.
Une déficience visuelle peut avoir un impact important sur la capacité d’une personne à accomplir les tâches quotidiennes.
Additional translations
atteinteEmploi plus général ou plus soutenu.
impairmentadjective
UK
/ɪmˈpeə.mənt/
US
/ɪmˈper.mənt/
Used attributively before a noun, especially in medical and financial contexts (e.g., "impairment charge", "impairment rating").

Definitions

impairmentnoun
The state or fact of being weakened or damaged, especially in a specified faculty or function.
The impairment of his hearing made it difficult for him to follow conversations in noisy environments.
A condition in which a part of a person's mind or body is damaged or does not work well.
Visual impairment can significantly affect a person's ability to perform daily tasks.
A reduction in the value of an asset below its carrying amount on the balance sheet.
The company reported an impairment of its goodwill due to declining market conditions.
impairmentadjective
Relating to, involving, or resulting from impairment, especially medical or financial.
The company recorded an impairment expense due to the asset’s declining value.