adj
biometric
beye-oh-MEHT-rihk
Biometric (adj) means relating to the measurement and analysis of unique physical or behavioural traits, used especially for identification. Example: “The airport uses biometric scanners to verify passports.”
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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
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- Plural
- biometrics
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Etymology
From "bio-" (life) and "-metric" (measuring), reflecting the measurement of biological traits.
Rhymes for biometric
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What does “biometric” mean?
The word “biometric” means relating to the measurement and analysis of unique physical or behavioural traits, used especially for identification. In plain terms, having to do with using physical traits — like a fingerprint or face — to identify someone.
How do you pronounce “biometric”?
“Biometric” is pronounced beye-oh-MEHT-rihk (/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “biometric” in a sentence?
Here is “biometric” used in a sentence: “The airport uses biometric scanners to verify passports.”
What part of speech is “biometric”?
“Biometric” is an adjective.
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