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

While biometric hashing and digital wallets offer robust security, organizations should evaluate options based on their specific security needs. —Michael Engle, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

Later this year, Google will launch Identity Check as an additional layer of protection, requiring biometric authentication to access critical account and device settings, such as PIN or Passkeys. —PCMAG, 23 Oct. 2024

The designs are one-size-fits-all and come equipped with biometric monitoring capabilities, an HD camera, and 4G/LTE communications. —Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 23 Oct. 2024

Catch up quick: The company's vision is to collect the unique biometric signature of everyone on the planet by scanning their irises. —Ina Fried, Axios, 18 Oct. 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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