biometrics

/bai'ɔmitri/ Cách viết khác : (biometrics) /,baiə'metriks/
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biometrics

A scientist uses biometrics to analyze fingerprint patterns.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The statistical analysis of biological data: "Biometrics" refers to the scientific discipline that applies statistical methods to the study of biological phenomena and observations.
    • The measurement and analysis of unique physical or behavioral characteristics: In technology and security, "biometrics" commonly denotes the automated recognition of individuals based on their physiological or behavioral traits, such as fingerprints, facial patterns, or voice.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The research uses advanced biometrics to analyze population genetics. (The research uses advanced statistical biological analysis to study population genetics.)
    • Airport security increasingly relies on biometrics like fingerprint and iris scans for passenger identification. (Airport security increasingly relies on the measurement of unique physical characteristics for passenger identification.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Biometric authentication": The use of biometric data to verify a person's identity.

    • Many smartphones now use biometric authentication, such as facial recognition, to unlock.

  • "Behavioral biometrics": A sub-field focusing on patterns in behavior, such as typing rhythm or gait.

    • The bank's security system analyzes behavioral biometrics to detect fraudulent account access.
Variants and Related Words

  • Biometric (adj): Relating to biometrics.

    • The device stores biometric data securely.

  • Biometry (n): An older, synonymous term for the statistical analysis branch of biology.

    • He specialized in biometry during his studies.
Synonyms
  • Biostatistics: The application of statistics to biological fields (often overlaps with the first definition).
  • Biological identification: The process of identifying individuals by biological traits (relates to the second definition).
Related Phrases

  • Biometric system: A technological system designed to capture and process biometric data.

    • The new office uses a biometric system for employee timekeeping.

  • Biometric template: The digital reference of distinct characteristics extracted from a biometric sample.

    • Your fingerprint is converted into a secure biometric template for comparison.
biometrics

A scientist uses biometrics to analyze fingerprint patterns.

Noun
  1. a branch of biology that studies biological phenomena and observations by means of statistical analysis

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