biometric

[bahy-uh-me-trik]

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.

biometric

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of biometric¹

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

Example Sentences

During a trip to India this week, Sir Keir praised the country's Aadhaar digital ID system, which is far more extensive than the plans initially announced for the UK and involves the storing of biometric data, as a "massive success".

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No 10 said Britain's system would not necessarily copy India's biometric data usage and signalled the UK scheme would be run by the public sector.

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Clear aims to get faster too, recently introducing a new biometric scanning system that saves travelers a step.

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Airlines have worked with the agency to develop a biometric process that expedites verification.

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The company installed new biometric “eGates” in Atlanta, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and New York.

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