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assistive

British  
/ əˈsɪstɪv /

adjective

  1. providing a means of reducing a physical impairment

    an assistive device such as a hearing aid

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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“A.I. is for finance,” he said, nodding to his platform’s much-touted assistive agents.

From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026

Exceptions to the moratorium could be made for assistive technology usage for students with disabilities and for career-readiness programs like computer science.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

Hearing aids and other assistive technologies are often recommended to improve communication.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 10, 2026

The money comes out tax-free when spent on qualifying needs, such as housing, groceries, healthcare, assistive technology, personal support services, legal fees, wellness programs or education.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 15, 2026

As newer assistive listening devices develop, be sure to receive training on them.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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