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longitudinal

Pronunciation: [ˌlɔːn.dʒɪˈtjuː.dɪ.nəl]

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Learn how to use longitudinal in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “measurement”

(adjective) something that goes along the length of an object or a line. It's like drawing a line from the top to the bottom of a tall building. That direction is longitudinal.

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The researchers collected longitudinal data to study how children's heights changed over several years.

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The results were not longitudinal; they only measured changes at one point in time.

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Is the study using a longitudinal approach to track growth patterns?

Context: “science”

(adjective) related to an ongoing study over time, focusing on changes in subjects across long periods. Think of it as watching how things develop over time, like watching a plant grow.

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They conducted a longitudinal study to see how their students performed throughout their school years.

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The project did not include longitudinal analysis, so it missed changes that occurred over time.

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What are the benefits of using a longitudinal study in this research?

How to pronounce longitudinal

Pronunciation: [ˌlɔːn.dʒɪˈtjuː.dɪ.nəl]

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