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high-technology assistive device

a device using complex electronics, such as a computerized communications system or a motorized wheelchair, to enhance the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. The device may require individualized adaptation and training. See assistive technology.

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rating

rating

n. a score assigned to a person or object on a numerical scale (e.g., 1 to 5) or a verbal scale (e.g., very good to very poor). See rating scale.