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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAnthropométrie
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɑ̃.tʁɔ.pɔ̃.tʁi
"L'anthropométrie est utilisée pour concevoir des vêtements adaptés."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The scientific study of the measurements and proportions of the human body.
"Anthropometry is essential in designing furniture that accommodates a wide range of body sizes." - 2
The practice of measuring the human body for the purposes of understanding physical variation and health.
"In clinical settings, anthropometry is used to assess nutritional status and growth patterns in children."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'anthropometry' originates from the Greek words 'anthropos' meaning 'human' and 'metron' meaning 'measure'. It was first used in the late 19th century as a scientific method to measure human body dimensions for various applications, including ergonomics and health assessments.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Anthropometry" is said worldwide
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Anthropométrie
Transliteration: ɑ̃.tʁɔ.pɔ̃.tʁi
"L'anthropométrie est utilisée pour concevoir des vêtements adaptés."
Anthropometrie
Transliteration: an.tʁo.poˈmɛtʁi
"Die Anthropometrie spielt eine wichtige Rolle in der Ergonomie."
Antropometria
Transliteration: an.tro.po.mɛˈtri.a
"L'antropometria è fondamentale per la progettazione di spazi pubblici."
Antropometría
Transliteration: an.tɾo.po.mɛˈtɾi.a
"La antropometría se utiliza en la investigación sobre la salud."
Antropometria
Transliteration: ã.tɾo.po.mɛˈtɾi.a
"A antropometria é importante para a avaliação nutricional."
मानव माप विज्ञान
Transliteration: Maanav maap vigyaan
"मानव माप विज्ञान का उपयोग स्वास्थ्य अध्ययन में किया जाता है।"
人类测量学
Transliteration: rénlèi cèliàngxué
"人类测量学在设计安全设备时至关重要。"
인체 측정학
Transliteration: inche cheugjeonghak
"인체 측정학은 의자 디자인에 필수적입니다."
人間測定学
Transliteration: Ningen sokuteigaku
"人間測定学は健康管理に役立ちます。"
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