human year
The term "human year" is often used to compare the age of humans with that of animals, particularly pets, based on the regular calendar year.
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Definition
A2General
(informal)A period of 365 days (or 366 days in a leap year) used in the regular calendar.
Example
- A human year consists of 12 months.
B1Comparative Aging
(informal)A unit used to compare the age of an animal to the equivalent age of a human.
Example
- A dog's age in human years is often calculated to understand its relative age compared to humans.
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