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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

/ ˌɪəʊˈɛٰɪ /

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

  1. relating to the statistical calculation of the probable duration of human life
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of biometric1

First recorded in 1875–80; bio- ( def ) + metric 1( def )
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Customers' voice recordings are converted into encrypted biometric data, then used to clear security checks.

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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.

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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.

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The simulation astronaut wore biometric devices to monitor his sleep pattern, heart rate and stress levels.

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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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