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 OpenDBM is a software package that allows for calculation of digital 
 biomarkers of health and functioning from video or audio of an individual’s 
-behavior. It integrates existing tools for measurement of behavioral 
-characteristics such as facial activity, voice, and movement into a single 
-package for measurement of overall behavior.
+behavior. It integrates existing tools for behavioral measurements such as
+facial activity, voice, and movement into a single package for measurement 
+of overall behavior.
 
 **For installation and use instructions, see the [wiki](https://github.com/AiCure/open_dbm/wiki).**