| measures of central tendency | General term for several characteristics of the distribution of a set of measurements or values around a value or values at or near the middle of the set; the principal measures of central tendency are mean, median, and mode. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| body weights and measures | The systems of measurement applied to the height, weight, length, area, etc., of the human and animal body or its parts. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| weights and measures | A unit or standard of measurement. (12 Dec 1998) |
| security measures | Regulations to assure protection of property and equipment. (12 Dec 1998) |