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in electronics such as the audiometer that allowed for quantitative descriptions of hearing loss over frequencies; and, most recently, application of the physiology of acoustics for the objective measure of hearing ability of the patient.
Finally, in this article, I have tried to give the flavor of the history of hearing testing. Such testing has proven to be a substantial medical advance for humans from babies to the very old. In each case, the purpose has been to improve the quality of life that comes from being able to communicate effectively with sound. This gains upmost importance in the postindustrial era where most occu- pations in our communications-based economy require optimal communication, which is dependent on good hearing (Ruben, 2000; Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021).
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