assistive
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4.8
- adjective
- /əˈsɪstɪv/
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asistencial
- Many STEM teachers design and use creative instructional tools, including assistive and instructional technology, to support students.
- assistive technology
- assistive devices
- assistive mode
That's a useful way to think about these assistive devices.
- That's a useful way to think about these assistive devices.
- And I don't think that things like social media are very assistive.
- But if you bring that level of assistive creativity abilities to the masses, yeah.
Examples
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The majority of paraprofessionals reported receiving training in braille, assistive technology, sighted guide techniques, and tactile graphics.
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Many blind individuals rely on assistive technology to navigate their surroundings safely.
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Her teachers have two concerns that we would like the assistive technology specialist to address.
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Many blind people wonder if there is an adequate assistive technology training program available in their communities.
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Furthermore, results of this study do not provide evidence that using hearing assistive technology results in better child outcomes.
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There are now a variety of assistive dressing devices and clothing options.
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Recognizing availability must be a priority throughout the assistive technology assessment process.
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The survey queried whether additional support or training in using hearing assistive technology would be beneficial.
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Few studies have investigated the benefits of using hearing assistive technology in preschool populations.
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Thus, the results of the study have implications for both educators and assistive technology manufacturers.
Academic text (2008)
Synonyms
689
1.0
Willing to give support and useful advice
348
2.8
Willing to give help or comfort when someone needs it
Antonyms
How Helpful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word assistive comes from the verb assist, which means 'to help' and once meant 'to stand by' someone, like an assistant who stands next to you to help. So assistive describes something that gives help or support, especially for people with disabilities.