hearing test

[ˈhɪrɪŋ tɛst]
nounpl: hearing tests
teste de audição
1. A medical examination to assess the ability to hear sounds at various frequencies and volumes
The doctor recommended a hearing test after the patient complained of difficulty hearing conversations.
O médico recomendou um teste de audição depois que o paciente reclamou de dificuldade em ouvir conversas.
2. A diagnostic procedure performed by an audiologist to measure hearing capability and identify hearing loss
She scheduled a hearing test to determine if she needed hearing aids.
Ela marcou um teste de audição para determinar se precisava de aparelhos auditivos.
Hearing tests are increasingly common in both the USA and Brazil due to aging populations and increased awareness of hearing health. In Brazil, they are typically covered by public health services (SUS) for elderly patients and those with specific medical needs. In the USA, they are often recommended during routine physical examinations and are frequently covered by insurance for seniors and workers in noisy environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
audiometryhearing assessmentaudiological evaluationhearing examination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
teste de audição
Most common and standard term used in medical contexts
General Brazilian
audiometria
More technical term used by healthcare professionals
Portugal
teste auditivo
Preferred term in European Portuguese
Portugal
audiometria
Technical term also used in Portugal

Related Words

audiologisthearing aidhearing lossaudiologydecibelsound frequency

Related Idioms & Phrases

to pass a hearing test
to fail a hearing test
to get one's hearing tested
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