biometric

English

Etymology

From bio- +‎ -metric, or biometry +‎ -ic.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌbaɪ.oʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/
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Adjective

biometric (not comparable)

  1. Of, relating to, or using biometrics.
    Alternative form: biometrical
  2. Of or relating to biometry.
    Alternative form: biometrical

Derived terms

Translations

Noun

biometric (plural biometrics)

  1. A metric that measures a biologic characteristic.
    Hypernyms: metric, measure, measurement, variable
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