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 Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) program identifies passengers through biometric facial comparison.
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Ashley J. Dimella , Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Dec. 2025
These can include requiring users to submit an official document with proof of age, using biometric data to estimate a user’s age (such as through live video selfies), and reviewing online behavior (like browsing history and social networks).
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 10 Dec. 2025
Under the new rule proposed by the TSA, travelers without the required identification, such as a Real ID or passport, will have their identity verified at a new biometric kiosk system to pass through a checkpoint.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Dec. 2025
The agency also kept extensive identifying biometric data, including retinal scans, on Afghans who served in its units.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 Dec. 2025
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Ashley J. Dimella , Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Dec. 2025
These can include requiring users to submit an official document with proof of age, using biometric data to estimate a user’s age (such as through live video selfies), and reviewing online behavior (like browsing history and social networks).
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 10 Dec. 2025
Under the new rule proposed by the TSA, travelers without the required identification, such as a Real ID or passport, will have their identity verified at a new biometric kiosk system to pass through a checkpoint.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Dec. 2025
The agency also kept extensive identifying biometric data, including retinal scans, on Afghans who served in its units.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for biometric
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“Biometric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biometric. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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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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