What does the term "audiometric" refer to?

The term "audiometric" pertains specifically to testing and evaluation that relates to hearing abilities. Audiometry, the foundation of this term, involves assessing an individual's auditory thresholds across various frequencies to determine the degree and type of hearing loss. This can include pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, and tympanometry among other tests. By measuring how well a person can hear different sounds, audiometric testing provides essential information necessary for diagnosing hearing-related issues and determining the appropriate intervention strategies.

In contrast, devices that assist in communication and techniques for enhancing sound quality are more closely related to interventions and tools used after an audiometric assessment has been completed. A type of hearing aid configuration, while relevant to audiology, is a specific aspect of the broader field, and therefore does not define the term "audiometric."