biometric

American  

[bahy-uh-me-trik] / ˌbaɪ əˈmɛ trɪk /

adjective

1. pertaining to biometry.

2. pertaining to, noting, or using a person's unique physical and other traits for the purposes of identification and security.

   a biometric system;

   biometric readers;

   a biometric passport.

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biometric British  

/ ˌbaɪəʊˈmɛtrɪk /

adjective

1. 1. relating to the analysis of biological data using mathematical and statistical methods

   2. relating to digital scanning of the physiological or behavioural characteristics of individuals as a means of identification

      biometric fingerprinting

2. relating to the statistical calculation of the probable duration of human life

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Etymology

Origin of biometric

First recorded in 1875–80; bio- ( def. ) + metric ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

On the way here I tried Clear’s new biometric gates, and it was a much smoother process.

From The Wall Street Journal

It eliminated users’ earlier ability to store their biometric data externally, for example, and now only places the data on a user’s own device, according to a spokeswoman.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the human spirit cannot be condensed and contained as easily as our biometric data can.

From Salon

That could include identifying people in real time in public spaces or evaluating criminal risk based on biometric data alone.

From Barron's

The first time they use the new system, people from most non-EU countries will have to register biometric information while having their passport scanned.

From BBC