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

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However, full integration and a truly seamless travel experience would need an even more comprehensive solution that incorporates all of the above, including DTCs, biometric border control and smart hotel check-ins. Omry Litvak, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 From trail camera footage and biometric observations, Vejmělka was able to glean several new insights into the lives of these mysterious creatures. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2025 However, there are rising concerns around the safety of biometric information storage, stemming from the lack of transparency around the database where the information is being stored. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 21 May 2025 The pilot, launched last year, permitted 20,000 qualified H-1B visa holders to complete renewals domestically, provided their biometric data had been previously collected and could be reused. Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for biometric

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 28 May. 2025.

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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