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.”

adj

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 notes

In 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.

Rhymes for biometric

metric geometric

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Frequently asked questions

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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