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Noun — The automated measurement and use of a person's physical or behavioural traits — such as fingerprints, iris patterns, or facial structure — to identify them.

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Etymology

From "bio-" (life) and "-metrics" (measurement).

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What does “biometrics” mean?

The word “biometrics” means the automated measurement and use of a person's physical or behavioural traits — such as fingerprints, iris patterns, or facial structure — to identify them. In plain terms, technology that identifies people using body-based traits instead of passwords.

How do you use “biometrics” in a sentence?

Here is “biometrics” used in a sentence: “The bank added biometrics as a login option in its app.”

What part of speech is “biometrics”?

“Biometrics” is a noun.

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