biometry

American  

[bahy-om-i-tree] / baɪˈɒm ɪ tri /

noun

1. the calculation of the probable duration of human life.

2. biometrics.

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biometry British  

/ ˌbaɪəˈmɛtrɪks, baɪˈɒmɪtrɪ /

noun

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

   2. the practice of digitally scanning the physiological or behavioural characteristics of individuals as a means of identification

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

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Other Word Forms

• biometrically adverb

Etymology

Origin of biometry

First recorded in 1825–35; bio- + -metry

Example Sentences

Besides taking estrogen supplements, "women themselves can do a lot to reduce their risk of heart disease," says Dr. Millicent Higgins, associate director of epidemiology and biometry at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

From Time Magazine Archive

But biometry saves us from such repulsive forbears, by proving it could not be so.

From The Evolution of Man Scientifically Disproved In 50 Arguments by Williams, William A. (William Asbury)

Even Professor H. H. Newman says, "On the whole, the contributions of biometry to our understanding of the causes of evolution are rather disappointing."

From The Evolution of Man Scientifically Disproved In 50 Arguments by Williams, William A. (William Asbury)