noun
the branch of psychology that studies measurable differences between individuals
• Hypernyms: ↑psychology, ↑psychological science
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noun : the study of differences between human beings either as individuals or in groups especially through the use of tests
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the branch of psychology dealing with the study of characteristic differences or variations of groups or individuals, esp. through the use of analytic techniques and statistical methods.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.