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handedness

/hændɛdnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does handedness mean?

noun

The preference for using one hand over the other, or the ability to perform tasks with one hand. Handedness is often associated with brain lateralization.

Example

"The researcher studied the handedness of the participants to determine if it affected their performance on the task."

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