sociometry

noun

so·ci·om·e·try ˌsō-sē-ō-ˈä-mə-trē

ˌsō-shē-

: the study and measurement of interpersonal relationships in a group of people

sociometric

ˌsō-sē-ə-ˈme-trik

ˌsō-shē-

adjective

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First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sociometry was in 1900

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“Sociometry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sociometry. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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sociometry

noun

so·ci·om·e·try ˌsō-sē-ˈäm-ə-trē

ˌsō-shē-

plural sociometries

: the study and measurement of interpersonal relationships in a group of people

sociometric

ˌsō-sē-ə-ˈme-trik

ˌsō-shē-

adjective

Last Updated: 23 Sep 2024 - Definition revised

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