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impaired

[ im-paird ]

adjective

  1. weakened, diminished, or damaged:

    to rebuild an impaired bridge.

  2. functioning poorly or inadequately:

    Consumption of alcohol results in an impaired driver.

  3. deficient or incompetent (usually preceded by an adverb or noun):

    morally impaired; sports-impaired.



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  • ܲi·貹 adjective
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The Health Services Safety Investigations Body said medication errors, impaired decision-making, reduced attention and rude and disrespectful behaviour were the most common problems associated with fatigued staff in hospitals.

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“We don't want women's lives to be destroyed because their bodies have been seriously impaired by medical emergencies during their pregnancies.”

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Kennedy’s fans played the “what he really meant to say” game on social media, arguing that he was referring only to the most seriously impaired.

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On its website, Elemetal says its specialized facilities melt gold sources such as scrap jewelry and impaired bullion to separate impurities and obtain refined gold.

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She trailed in slowly, solemnly, heading straight for a visually impaired guest.

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