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
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Similarly, the human in the AVTR concept connects via their heartbeat, using biometrics.
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Abigail Bassett, Ars Technica, 13 Dec. 2022
Currently, migrants and people applying for new visas in the UK are encouraged to use an app to submit their biometrics, including scans of their face; to fill out forms online; and to prove their immigration status with sharecodes.
—Sanjana Varghese, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2022
Two people in Illinois claimed the software illegally took photos from their social media profiles and stored their biometrics in a database.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2022
Especially as a result of the pandemic, travelers are seeking faster, contactless methods of identity verification, and companies like CLEAR and Corsight are using biometrics to expedite security checks.
—Ali Wunderman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2022
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Abigail Bassett, Ars Technica, 13 Dec. 2022
Currently, migrants and people applying for new visas in the UK are encouraged to use an app to submit their biometrics, including scans of their face; to fill out forms online; and to prove their immigration status with sharecodes.
—Sanjana Varghese, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2022
Two people in Illinois claimed the software illegally took photos from their social media profiles and stored their biometrics in a database.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2022
Especially as a result of the pandemic, travelers are seeking faster, contactless methods of identity verification, and companies like CLEAR and Corsight are using biometrics to expedite security checks.
—Ali Wunderman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2022
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biometrics
noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction
bio·met·rics
-ˈme-triks
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
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