biometric

adjective

bio·​met·​ric ˌbī-ō-ˈme-trik 

variants or less commonly biometrical

ˌbī-ō-ˈme-tri-kəl 

: of, relating to, or utilizing biometrics or biometry

Examples of biometric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Professional investigators can also use biometric analysis to detect discrepancies between facial features that indicate manipulation. —Bernard Marr, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

Oh created a biometric safe that looks a bit like a holster. —John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024

At a minimum, require a password or biometric scan to unlock the device. —Kelvin Chan, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024

The ultra-modern space is accessed via biometric technology—in this case, a handprint—through a hydraulic door with an exhaust system for the ultimate theatrical entrance. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1893, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

biometric

adjective

bio·​met·​ric -ˈme-trik 

variants also biometrical

-ˈme-tri-kəl 

1

: of or relating to biometry

the biometric analysis of infant mortality

2

: utilizing biometrics

biometric identification

: identifying individuals based on the analysis or measurement of unique physical or behavioral characteristics

Retina scanners are not the only example of biometric technology, which uses machines to identify people by their physical characteristics …

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