auditory skill

noun
UK /ˈɔː.dɪ.tər.i skɪl/
US /ˈɔː.dɪ.tɔːr.i skɪl/

The ability to hear and understand sounds well.

Her auditory skill helps her recognize her friends' voices on the phone.

SYNONYMS

listening abilityhearing abilitysound awarenessauditory perception

RELATED WORDS

hearinglisteningsoundearauditory processing

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The ability to tell the difference between similar sounds.

Good auditory skill lets him hear the difference between 'ship' and 'sheep'.

3. The ability to remember what you hear.

His auditory skill helps him remember songs after hearing them once.

4. The ability to follow spoken directions.

Strong auditory skill helps students follow the teacher's instructions.