biometrics

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The automated measurement of biological data.
  2. The automated recognition or authentication of an individual's identity based on their behavioural and biological characteristics, such as iris appearance, fingerprint, or face shape.

Word forms

biometrics

Etymology

From bio- + metrics.

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