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Definition of biometrics noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

biometrics

noun
 
/ˌbaɪəʊˈmetrɪks/
 
/ˌbaɪəʊˈmetrɪks/
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  1. [uncountable, plural] a way of identifying people by their unique physical characteristics, such as their fingers or eyes, typically for reasons of security
    • As well as being both convenient and easy to use, biometrics is cheap.
    • Fingerprint biometrics are increasingly the preferred choice for online banking security.
  2. [plural] a person's unique physical characteristics, such as their fingers or eyes, used as a way of identifying them, typically for reasons of security
    • The person's ID number is verified and their biometrics are recorded.
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