biometric

adjective

bio·​met·​ric ˌbī-ō-ˈme-trik How to pronounce biometric (audio)
variants or less commonly biometrical
: of, relating to, or utilizing biometrics or biometry

Examples of biometric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Compliance with regulations such as GDPR and transparent communication with users about the purposes and use of their biometric data are also important. Alexander Ray, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 An under-display fingerprint sensor is your best bet for biometric security. PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2024 The post also muddles the applicable terminology, as experts note biometric data is not related to location. Brieanna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2024 The automaker unveiled Telemetry X, its new real-time performance and biometric data-tracking system, at CES in Las Vegas. Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 9 Jan. 2024 This process can take various forms, from simple human engagement tests to more sophisticated methods like biometric verification or requiring a valid ID. Guy Tytunovich, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 The most sensitive include people’s DNA and biometric data, as well as computer keyboard use patterns. Drew Harwell, Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2024 The federal government is recalling more than 120,000 biometric gun safes after reports that they could be opened without authorization — including by a child as young as 6 — putting people at risk of serious injury or death. Suzy Khimm, NBC News, 24 Feb. 2024 Instructions on how to safely disable the biometric reader can be found here. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1893, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of biometric was circa 1893

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“Biometric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biometric. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

biometric

adjective
bio·​met·​ric -ˈme-trik How to pronounce biometric (audio)
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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