biometrics

noun

bio·​met·​rics ˌbī-ō-ˈme-triks 

plural in form but singular or plural in construction

1

: biometry

2

: the measurement and analysis of unique physical or behavioral characteristics (such as fingerprint or voice patterns) especially as a means of verifying personal identity

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for biometrics

• obstetrics
• econometrics
• metrics
• psychometrics

Medical Definition

biometrics

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction

bio·​met·​rics -ˈme-triks 

1

: biometry sense 1

2

: the measurement and analysis of unique physical or behavioral characteristics (such as fingerprint or voice patterns) especially as a means of verifying personal identity