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What is Biometrics? Definition and Usage
Meaning 1：biological authentication (biometrics)
biometrics
/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈmet.rɪks/
n.
The use of unique physical characteristics like fingerprints or face scans to identify who you are.
biological authentication
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/baɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ɔːˌθentɪˈkeɪʃən/
n.
The practice of using unique physical or behavioral traits, such as fingerprints or facial patterns, to verify a person's identity.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From 'bio-' (life) and '-metrics' (measurement), meaning measurement of biological traits.
💡 Mnemonic
Bio for life, metrics for measure; together they identify you by measuring unique body features.
📖 Example
Biometrics make our phones much safer than just using a four-digit code.
Biometrics make our phones much safer than just using a four-digit code.
🔗 Collocations
biometric authentication – the process of verifying identity using biometric data
biometric system – a technological system that employs biometrics for identification
biometric data – information collected from an individual's biological traits
🔄 Synonyms
biometric identification (n.) – the act of identifying individuals through biometric means
biometric verification (n.) – the process of confirming identity using biometric characteristics
body recognition (n.) – informal term for identifying people based on physical features
🚫 Antonyms
password (n.) – a secret alphanumeric code used for traditional authentication
manual identification (n.) – identification methods that do not rely on automated biological measurements
🌱 Derivatives
biometric (adj.) – pertaining to or involving the measurement of biological characteristics
biometrically (adv.) – in a manner related to biometrics
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from Greek 'bios' (life) and 'metron' (measure). Coined for biological data analysis, now key in security tech.
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