biometric
adjective
bio·met·ric
ˌbī-ō-ˈme-trik 
variants
or less commonly biometrical
: of, relating to, or utilizing biometrics or biometry
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Surveillance cameras, access control systems, and even biometric scanners are no longer standalone devices but are integrated into broader network systems.
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Tony Bradley, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Many nations have also implemented stricter authentication measures, such as biometric checks and in-app verifications, which have proven highly effective in reducing fraud.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2025
Other information such as the citizenship status, biometric information of all adults living in the household could also be shared.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 14 Feb. 2025
Windows 11 Pro security includes biometric login, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0, BitLocker encryption, and Smart App Control.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 25 Jan. 2025
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Tony Bradley, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Many nations have also implemented stricter authentication measures, such as biometric checks and in-app verifications, which have proven highly effective in reducing fraud.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2025
Other information such as the citizenship status, biometric information of all adults living in the household could also be shared.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 14 Feb. 2025
Windows 11 Pro security includes biometric login, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0, BitLocker encryption, and Smart App Control.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 25 Jan. 2025
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biometric
adjective
bio·met·ric
-ˈme-trik
variants
also biometrical
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
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