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Impairment. 1  Reduction in the value of an asset because the asset no longer generates the benefits expected earlier as determined by the company through periodic assessments. This could happen because of changes in market value of the asset, business environment, government regulations, etc.
Impairment, however, is an artificial constructâusually one the legal system createsâto attempt to quantify the person's diminution in health. According to the fourth edition of the AMA Guides, An impairment is a deviation from normal in a body part or organ system and its functioning..