Auditory Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɔdɪˌtɔɹi

AW-di-tor-ee

UK

ˈɔːdɪtəɹˌi

AW-di-tuh-ree

Definition

Relating to hearing or the sense of hearing.

Usage & Nuances

'Auditory' is formal and used mostly in scientific, medical, or educational contexts (e.g., 'auditory system,' 'auditory processing'). It does not mean 'spoken' (use 'oral' for that). Not used for things like 'voice' directly, but for things involving hearing.

• Spanish: auditivo - auditiva
• Portuguese (BR): auditivo - auditiva
• Portuguese (PT): auditivo - auditiva
• Chinese (Simplified): 听觉的
• Chinese (Traditional): 聽覺的
• Hindi: श्रवण संबंधी
• Arabic: سمعي
• Bengali: শ্রাবণ - শ্রুতিগত
• Russian: слуховой
• Japanese: 聴覚の
• Vietnamese: thính giác
• Korean: 청각의
• Turkish: işitsel
• Urdu: سماعت سے متعلق
• Indonesian: auditori - pendengaran

Example Sentences

She has excellent auditory skills.

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The auditory nerve carries signals from the ear to the brain.

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He has an auditory processing disorder.

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Music therapy can help improve auditory memory.

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Kids with strong auditory attention often do better in language classes.

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After the concert, my auditory senses felt overloaded.

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