Meaning & use

biometric

adjective·Academic

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.

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Biometric commonly pairs with data, scanner, or authentication in security and technology contexts.

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