Biometric Meaning in English

word

US

ˌbaɪəˈmɛtɹək

bye-uh-MET-rick

UK

bˌaɪəʊmˈɛtɹɪk

bye-oh-MET-rik

Definition

Related to measurements of physical or behavioral characteristics (like fingerprints, face shape, or voice) used to identify people.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in formal, technical, or security contexts. Common phrases: 'biometric data', 'biometric system', 'biometric authentication'. Refers to technology and measurements, not people or live traits directly.

• Spanish: biométrico
• Portuguese (BR): biométrico
• Portuguese (PT): biométrico
• Chinese (Simplified): 生物识别的
• Chinese (Traditional): 生物辨識的
• Hindi: जैवमापिकी
• Arabic: حَيويّ حَيَوي (للقياسات الحيوية)
• Bengali: বায়োমেট্রিক
• Russian: биометрический
• Japanese: バイオメトリック
• Vietnamese: sinh trắc học
• Korean: 생체
• Turkish: biyometrik
• Urdu: بایومیٹرک
• Indonesian: biometrik

Example Sentences

The phone uses biometric security to unlock.

basic

They collected biometric data at the border.

basic

A biometric scanner checks your fingerprint.

basic

Most new passports now include biometric features for added security.

natural

Have you tried the biometric login on your laptop? It's so fast!

natural

Some gyms now require biometric identification instead of plastic cards.

natural