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

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

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1893, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for biometric

• obstetric
• symmetric
• allometric
• asymmetric
• barometric
• bathymetric
• coulometric
• cytometric
• geometric
• gravimetric
• isometric
• manometric

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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