biometric

American

[bahy-uh-me-trik] / ˌbaɪ əˈmɛ trɪk /

adjective

pertaining to biometry.
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 British

/ ˌbaɪəʊˈmɛtrɪk /

adjective

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
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. )

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