biometric
adjective
bio·met·ric ˌbī-ō-ˈme-trik 
variants or less commonly biometrical
: of, relating to, or utilizing biometrics or biometry
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While pictures may still be taken at these entrance lanes, the lanes will not utilize biometric technology, and a cast member will instead manually validate your ticket. —
Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026 The biometric data compares the numerical values to find a facial match with the photo saved when a ticket or annual pass was first used. —Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026 The competition demanded 20 elite players and 60 support staff to work 14-16 hour days for weeks, with biometric data tracking and sleep schedules designed to maximize gaming performance. —Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026 The biometric security gates are at the South Checkpoint. —Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for biometric
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Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026 The biometric data compares the numerical values to find a facial match with the photo saved when a ticket or annual pass was first used. —Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026 The competition demanded 20 elite players and 60 support staff to work 14-16 hour days for weeks, with biometric data tracking and sleep schedules designed to maximize gaming performance. —Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026 The biometric security gates are at the South Checkpoint. —Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for biometric
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“Biometric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/biometric. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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biometric
adjective
bio·met·ric -ˈme-trik
variants also biometrical
1
: of or relating to biometry
the biometric analysis of infant mortality
2
: utilizing biometrics
biometric identification
: identifying individuals based on the analysis or measurement of unique physical or behavioral characteristics
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