circumference
noun
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Attempts have been made to measure the circumference of the earth since the time of Aristotle. The calculation that Columbus was relying on led him to think he could reach China by sailing west more quickly than by sailing east. But that measurement had calculated the earth's circumference as about a quarter too small, and the rest is history. Columbus wasn't the only one who got it wrong; many later attempts continued to produce different measurements for the earth's circumference—even though the Greeks had calculated it correctly way back in the 3rd century B.C.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 24 Oct. 2024
Both forms of decaf coffee improved blood pressure, waist circumference, blood sugar, and triglycerides over four weeks.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 8 Oct. 2024
Think calf circumference, how to measure your calf, and the special design elements that’ll make getting in and out of your boots a breeze.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 Sep. 2024
Researchers found that the group who added cumin to their yogurt reduced weight, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Circumference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/circumference. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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