| Definition of 'biometric identification' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) biometric identification, biometric authentication, identity verification
the automatic identification of living individuals by using their physiological and behavioral characteristics
"negative identification can only be accomplished through biometric identification"; "if a pin or password is lost or forgotten it can be changed and reissued but a biometric identification cannot"
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| Definition of 'biometric identification' |
U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. biometric identification
A method of differentiating individuals based on the analysis of qualitative or quantitative biological traits or patterns. This process which has applications in forensics and identity theft prevention includes DNA profiles or DNA fingerprints, hand fingerprints, automated facial recognition, iris scan, hand geometry, retinal scan, vascular patterns, automated voice pattern recognition, and ultrasound of fingers.
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