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biometric
[ bahy-uh-me-trik ]
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
/ ˌɪəʊˈɛٰɪ /
adjective
- relating to the analysis of biological data using mathematical and statistical methods
- 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
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of biometric1
Example Sentences
Customers' voice recordings are converted into encrypted biometric data, then used to clear security checks.
His pupils play on immaculate pitches, train in a state-of-the-art gym, review their performance via video analysis, have their sleep and wellbeing tracked, their biometric markers monitored and their nutrition planned out.
Just as Meta’s search bar doubles as an A.I. search, or how the Transportation Security Administration rolled out default biometric screening at airports, these are forms of a manipulative design strategy to all but force you to engage with and train A.I.
The simulation astronaut wore biometric devices to monitor his sleep pattern, heart rate and stress levels.
Biometric fingerprinting kits are set to be given to those on the frontline, which the government says will enable immigration enforcement officers to cross-check detained individuals against police databases "on the spot".
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