"quantified self" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: the quantified self [canonical]
Etymology: Popularized by Wired editors Gary Wolf and Kevin Kelly in 2007. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|def=1}} the quantified self (uncountable)
  1. A movement to promote the constant tracking of one's physical activity, diet, and other personal metrics in order to gain insights for self-improvement; the practice itself. Wikipedia link: Gary Wolf (journalist), Kevin Kelly (editor) Tags: uncountable Synonyms: QS Related terms: lifelogging
    Sense id: en-quantified_self-en-noun-~RRyCIv9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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