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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The new generation of luxury retreats — places like Preidlhof, Sha Wellness and Velaa Private Island — now offer infrared therapy, cryotherapy, stem cell treatments, IV vitamin drips and biometric testing alongside the traditional spa menu.
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
The clearest red flags are unproven or invasive treatments — like stem cell therapy — and sweeping health claims tied to supplements, IV vitamin drips or biometric screenings that the science doesn’t yet support.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
The filing notes that the company collects biometric information for children as well as adult visitors.
—Michael Smith, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Audio should not be stored indefinitely, and systems should be designed to avoid generating biometric identifiers or voiceprints unless explicit consent has been obtained.
—Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
The clearest red flags are unproven or invasive treatments — like stem cell therapy — and sweeping health claims tied to supplements, IV vitamin drips or biometric screenings that the science doesn’t yet support.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
The filing notes that the company collects biometric information for children as well as adult visitors.
—Michael Smith, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Audio should not be stored indefinitely, and systems should be designed to avoid generating biometric identifiers or voiceprints unless explicit consent has been obtained.
—Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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“Biometric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biometric. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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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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