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impairment

[im-pair-muhnt] / ɪmˈpɛər mənt /


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In men, the brain showed more shrinkage earlier in the disease’s progression — from normal cognitive health to mild cognitive impairment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

However, Meta’s 2025 annual report notes that delays or disruptions to internet infrastructure could lead to increased project costs, operational inefficiencies, or impairment of assets.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

"We are quite confident this circuit is one of the mechanisms that contributes to the cognitive impairment that is a major part of the pathology of schizophrenia."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“While the situation remains highly uncertain and fragile, we expect banks to take provision overlays in upcoming results, with impairment charges likely to rise vis-à-vis our current base case,” Macquarie says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Was she just a poor speller, or was this a sign of mental impairment?

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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