Usage Note
Hörschwelle is the minimum sound level detectable by the ear. Audiograms plot the Hörschwelle at different frequencies; the concept is central to hearing-test reports and discussions of Hörverlust (hearing loss).
Examples
"Der Audiologiebericht zeigte eine erhöhte Hörschwelle in den hohen Frequenzen."
Natural Translation
The audiology report showed an elevated hearing threshold at high frequencies.
Literal Translation
The audiology-report showed an elevated hearing-threshold in the high frequencies.
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