anthropometrical
/,ænθrəpə'metrik/ Cách viết khác : (anthropometrical) /,ænθrəpə'metrikəl/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to anthropometry: Pertaining to the scientific measurement and study of the human body's physical dimensions, proportions, and capabilities.
Usage
The adjective anthropometrical is used to describe anything connected to the techniques, data, or studies of anthropometry. It is a technical term primarily found in academic, scientific, ergonomic, and design contexts.
Examples
- The researchers collected anthropometrical data from thousands of participants to design ergonomic office chairs.
- An anthropometrical analysis is crucial for creating safety equipment that fits a diverse population.
- The study's anthropometrical measurements included height, arm span, and seated shoulder height.
Advanced Usage
- "anthropometrical survey": A systematic study to collect body measurement data from a specific population group.
- The government conducted an anthropometrical survey to update children's clothing size standards.
Variants and Related Words
- Anthropometric (adj): This is the more common variant, identical in meaning to "anthropometrical."
- The chair was designed using the latest anthropometric tables.
- Anthropometry (n): The scientific discipline itself.
- Anthropometry is essential for industrial design and forensic science.
Synonyms
- Biometric (in some contexts, specifically relating to body measurements): While "biometric" often refers to unique physiological identifiers (like fingerprints), it can overlap with anthropometry in the context of measuring physical characteristics.
- Somatometric (adj): Relating to the measurement of the human body; a near-synonym in specialized contexts.
Related Phrases
- Anthropometrical standards: Established reference measurements for human body dimensions.
- The new military uniforms were developed according to updated anthropometrical standards.
- Anthropometrical database: A collection of human body measurement data.
- Designers accessed the anthropometrical database to model the cockpit layout.
Adjective
- of or relating to anthropometry