The insect's back is black with yellow longitudinal stripes.
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: of or relating to length or the lengthwise dimension
the longitudinal extent of the building
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: involving the repeated observation or examination of a set of subjects over time with respect to one or more study variables
a longitudinal study of juvenile offenders over a period of five years
longitudinallyadverb
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The insect's body is black with yellow longitudinal stripes. calculating the longitudinal position of a ship a longitudinal study of career aspirations among girls from 5 to 17
Recent Examples on the WebSimpson thinks more longitudinal studies that follow patients over time will be needed to know for sure.USA Today, 23 May 2022 From a predictive health perspective, the collection of longitudinal data over time, when combined with algorithms and artificial intelligence, can allow for more precise early detection and prevention of serious diseases. Ron Erickson, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 But, if practitioners of threat assessment hope to make a difference, longitudinal data will be crucial. Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 7 June 2022 Anti-doping authorities started collecting longitudinal data to assemble biological passports in 2009, and began formally using the technique and applying sanctions sometime around 2011. Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 16 Mar. 2020 The first is the longitudinal study, which tracks individuals over a period of time to evaluate the efficacy of a medical intervention.Wired, 20 July 2022 Simpson thinks more longitudinal studies that follow patients over time will be needed to know for sure.USA Today, 23 May 2022 Beginning in 1938, the Harvard Study of Adult Development, one of the longest-running and most comprehensive longitudinal studies ever conducted, asked a fundamental question: What leads to a healthy and happy life? Tracy Dennis-tiwary, WSJ, 6 May 2022 Simpson thinks more longitudinal studies that follow patients over time will be needed to know for sure.AZCentral.com, 5 May 2022 See More