waist measurement
Midsection's girth number
A waist measurement is the circumference of someone's midsection, typically taken at the narrowest point above the navel.
It's used for clothing sizing and as a health indicator—doctors use waist measurement to assess risks associated with abdominal fat: His waist measurement put him in the high-risk category.
- tapeAdhesive strip on roll
- inchesSmall length units
- circumferenceCircle's outer measurement
- bellyFront midsection
- love handlesFatty tissue at waist
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