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body mass index

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A statistical measure of the weight of a person scaled according to height, used to estimate if a person is underweight or overweight. BMI units are defined as kg/m² ≈ 703*lb/in².

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CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

body matter body mechanics body mic body modification body odor body odour

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