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Facial Index.
Facial Index - as a noun
The ratio (in percent) of the maximum width to the maximum height of the face
Example Sentences
"The doctor measured her facial index to determine if her face was considered long or short."
"Anthropologists use the facial index to study the proportions of different populations."
"His facial index indicated that he belonged to a specific ethnic group."
"A low facial index suggests a round face shape."
"The facial index is calculated by dividing the width of the face by its height."