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When someone says that something is X times bigger then something else, what are the criteria?

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Ex: This species of bird in 4 times larger then any known flying animal on Earth.

Is it circumference? Size? Volume?

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  1. Probably size unless they specify otherwise.


  2. Most likely they are talking about weight. That can be easily measured and compared.

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