biometrics
noun
ˌbī-ō-ˈme-triks 
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
1
: biometry
2
: the measurement and analysis of unique physical or behavioral characteristics (such as fingerprint or voice patterns) especially as a means of verifying personal identity
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web One Seattle arena uses biometrics to purchase concessions. 
Craig Harris, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 Plus, biometrics assume that a person’s body is unchanging, says Cade. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 11 Aug. 2022 Bringing up this screen will also disable biometrics so that your passcode needs to be reentered to get into the phone. Wired, 8 Aug. 2022 After members of Congress and privacy specialists protested that biometrics can be faulty and have dangerous consequences, the company made the selfie requirement optional for users who have a video interview. Laura Saunders, WSJ, 29 Apr. 2022 The Autopilot takes my sleep patterns, biometrics, and room temperature into account to design a personalized schedule for me that adjusts over time. Malia Griggs, SELF, 8 Aug. 2022 Many of these tools employ the same core technologies, like artificial intelligence, biometrics, and machine learning, that fintechs already know well and can readily adopt. Julie Myers Wood, Forbes, 12 July 2022 The standard supports biometrics, security tokens, contactless communication, and other technologies to authenticate users. James Rundle, WSJ, 5 July 2022 By contrast, passwordless logins authenticate with attributes that are innate and harder to steal, like biometrics. Lily Hay Newman, Wired, 6 July 2021 See More
Craig Harris, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 Plus, biometrics assume that a person’s body is unchanging, says Cade. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 11 Aug. 2022 Bringing up this screen will also disable biometrics so that your passcode needs to be reentered to get into the phone. Wired, 8 Aug. 2022 After members of Congress and privacy specialists protested that biometrics can be faulty and have dangerous consequences, the company made the selfie requirement optional for users who have a video interview. Laura Saunders, WSJ, 29 Apr. 2022 The Autopilot takes my sleep patterns, biometrics, and room temperature into account to design a personalized schedule for me that adjusts over time. Malia Griggs, SELF, 8 Aug. 2022 Many of these tools employ the same core technologies, like artificial intelligence, biometrics, and machine learning, that fintechs already know well and can readily adopt. Julie Myers Wood, Forbes, 12 July 2022 The standard supports biometrics, security tokens, contactless communication, and other technologies to authenticate users. James Rundle, WSJ, 5 July 2022 By contrast, passwordless logins authenticate with attributes that are innate and harder to steal, like biometrics. Lily Hay Newman, Wired, 6 July 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
biometrics
noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction
bio·met·rics -ˈme-triks
1
: biometry sense 1
2
: the measurement and analysis of unique physical or behavioral characteristics (such as fingerprint or voice patterns) especially as a means of verifying personal identity
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