[heer-ing-im-paird] 
| 1. | having reduced or deficient hearing ability; hard-of-hearing: special programs for hearing-impaired persons. |
| 2. | (used with a plural verb ) hearing-impaired persons collectively (usually prec. by the). |
| hear·ing-im·paired (hîr'ĭng-ĭm-pârd') adj.
Persons who are deficient in hearing or are deaf. Used with the: The hearing-impaired are provided with special services at school. |
hearing-impaired adj.
Having a diminished or defective sense of hearing, but not deaf; hard of hearing.
Completely incapable of hearing; deaf.