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

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

From BBC

It also says it has recently announced “a new biometric identification feature” and “an advanced AI-scam detection feature that protects customers against card scams”.

From BBC

The idea is to make a digital record linking passports to biometric data.

From BBC

West Hollywood’s Remedy Place offers high-end, holistic “social wellness services,” plus chiropractic and biometric testing; Healthspan, a digital medical clinic, aims to help patients fight aging and chronic disease.

From Los Angeles Times

"The future of authentication lies in methods resilient to human error and technological compromise, such as hardware-based keys or biometric verification. It's not about making it impossible to hack—it's about making it not worth the effort. Cybersecurity controls should always be implemented in layers like an onion," she explained.

From Salon