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biometric

1. 
a. relating to the analysis of biological data using mathematical and statistical methods
b. relating to digital scanning of the physiological or behavioural characteristics of individuals as a means of identification
2. relating to the statistical calculation of the probable duration of human life

biometric

The measurement of the physical characteristics of a person. The term is commonly associated with a form of identification such as fingerprint, voice and face recognition. See biometrics, fingerprint reader, voice recognition, facial recognition, wearables and smart clothes.
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