adj
biometric
beye-oh-MEHT-rihk
adj
1
Relating to the measurement and analysis of unique physical or behavioural traits, used especially for identification.
"The airport uses biometric scanners to verify passports."
How to Use Biometric
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving to do with using physical traits — like a fingerprint or face — to identify someone.
Common pairings
biometric data
biometric scanner
biometric security
Word Forms
biometrics plural
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Etymology
From "bio-" (life) and "-metric" (measuring), reflecting the measurement of biological traits.