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anthropometry

/ænˈθrɒpmɪtri/ noun · British & US
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What does anthropometry mean?

noun

The measurement of the human body for the purpose of classification or comparison. The science of measuring the human body.

Example

"The anthropologist used anthropometry to compare the physical characteristics of different populations."

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