anthropometry

English - Turkish

Definition of anthropometry in English Turkish dictionary

antropometri

{i} insan vücudunu ölçme bilimi

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antropometrik

English - English

Definition of anthropometry in English English dictionary

The science of measuring the human body in order to ascertain the average dimensions of the human form at different ages, and in different divisions of race, class etc

the science dealing with measurement of the size, weight and proportions of the human body

The study of proportional relationships between the shape, weight and size of body segments

measurement and study of the human body and its parts and capacities

The attempt to derive character traits by measuring the human body Anthropometrical approaches to crimininality include Lombroso's measurement of atavistic stigmata, and Sheldon's measurement of general physique, or "somatotype "

The field that deals with the physical dimensions, proportions, and composition of the human body, as well as the study of related variables that affect them

Measurement of the human body and its parts

Of, or relating to, the study of human body measurements, especially on a comparative basis

gen The scientific measurement and collection of data about human physical characteristics and the application (engineering anthropometry) of these data to the design and evaluation of systems, equipment, and facilities [MIL-HDBK-1908B]

Measurement of the height and other dimensions of human beings, especially at different ages, or in different races, occupations, etc

{i} measurement of the human body and its proportions (Anthropology)

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Anthropometric

of or relating to anthropometry

Anthropometric

Anthropometric refers to a branch of anthropology (the science of studying humans in all their relations), that deals with making comparative measurements of the human body In space flight, for instance, the length of the spinal column is measured before and during flight to see if the vertebrae expand in space

Anthropometric

Of or relating to the study of human body measurements, especially on a comparative basis

Anthropometric

- Based on measurements of the human body Anthropometric data is useful in designing anything, like a chair that has to interface with people

anthropometric

of, or relating to anthropometry

anthropometric

Pertaining to anthropometry

anthropometric

{s} (Anthropology) pertaining to anthropometry (measurement of the human body and its proportions)

Hyphenation

an·thro·po·me·try

Etymology

[ "an(t)-thr&-'pä-m& ] (noun.) circa 1839. From Ancient Greek ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos, “human”) + μέτρον (metron, “measure”).