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

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of biometric¹

First recorded in 1875–80; bio- ( def ) + metric ¹( def )

Example Sentences

Gaps in existing laws have allowed the widespread sharing of biometric and other body-related data.

From Los Angeles Times

In California, the California Privacy Rights Act regulates how businesses can use certain types of sensitive information, including biometric information, and requires them to offer consumers the ability to opt out of disclosure of sensitive personal information.

From Los Angeles Times

“Even if it’s biometric data or health data, a lot of the companies are just sharing that data without you knowing, and that is causing a lot of anxiety and questions.”

From Los Angeles Times

They had their biometric national identity numbers.

From BBC

Biometric data is given special protection under the UK’s version of GDPR, the data protection law.

From BBC