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

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biometric

Take particular note of passengers who can’t use the automated biometric system, including children younger than 12.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

The line for those ineligible for the biometric scans, including families with children younger than 12 and those without a chip in their passport, was nearly an hour long.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

It was previously hoped many of these would complete their EES registrations at the new Western Docks facility, which is equipped with 84 kiosks to record biometric details.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

The company said it does not use facial recognition or other biometric identification technologies to identify individuals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026

With the introduction of the biometric method, the goal at last appeared within sight.

From The Glands Regulating Personality by Louis Berman M.D.