Meaning & use
biometric
Relating to the measurement and analysis of unique physical or behavioral traits for identification.
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Airport security now uses biometric scanners that check fingerprints and facial features at the gate.
The new phone unlocks with a biometric scan instead of a traditional numeric password.
A note on using this word
Biometric commonly pairs with data, scanner, or authentication in security and technology contexts.
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