Word of the Day – October 8, 2025

biometric characteristic

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Definitions

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Noun Any distinguishing characteristics of an individual that can be measured and extracted from a biometric sample for the purpose of biometric identification. (used 0 times in citations and controls)
  • Per ISO 704:2009 methodology
Noun A biological attribute of an individual from which distinctive and repeatable values can be extracted for the purpose of automated recognition. (used 38 times in citations and controls)

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Plural biometric characteristics
Plural Possessive biometric characteristics'
Possessive biometric characteristic's

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