Biometric (adjective)

  1. Relating to or utilizing biometrics, the measurement and analysis of unique physical or behavioral characteristics for the purpose of identification or authentication.
  2. Of or relating to the use of biometrics for security purposes.

Origin:

The word 'biometric' originated in the late 19th century and is derived from the prefix 'bio' meaning life and the word 'metric' meaning relating to measurement.

Examples:

  1. The new biometric passport uses a fingerprint scan for identification.
  2. The biometric system uses facial recognition technology to verify the identity of users.
  3. The biometric authentication system provided an extra layer of security for accessing sensitive information.
  4. The biometric data was stored securely in a database for future use.
  5. The biometric data collected during the enrollment process was used for identity verification in the future.
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