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

During the interview, you’ll be asked to submit biometric data, including fingerprints and a photo, and answer questions about your travel history. —Mike Winters, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2024

Clear is an annual service that uses biometric fingerprint or eye scans for identification at dedicated security lanes, which will then renew at $189 per year. —Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2024

The latter represents a combined look at recent activity, sleep patterns, and key biometric signals, including her heart rate, gifting both of you peace of mind. —Sarah Han, Allure, 23 Sep. 2024

People could make all kinds of passports: 10-year biometric passports with fingerprints, newer five-year passports with chips. —Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1893, in the meaning defined above

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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