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Well firstly, that points certainly at the need for international standards on biometrics that would move in the same direction so that we can have the same technical requirements.
Asa Hutchinson

Meaning of "biometrics" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BIOMETRICS

biometrics  [baɪəˈmɛtrɪks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BIOMETRICS

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Biometrics is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BIOMETRICS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

biometrics

Biometrics

Biometrics refers to or metrics) related to human characteristics and traits. Biometrics identification (or biometric authentication) is used in computer science as a form of identification and access control. It is also used to identify individuals in groups that are under surveillance. Biometric identifiers are the distinctive, measurable characteristics used to label and describe individuals. Biometric identifiers are often categorized as physiological versus behavioral characteristics. Physiological characteristics are related to the shape of the body. Examples include, but are not limited to fingerprint, face recognition, DNA, palm print, hand geometry, iris recognition, retina and odour/scent. Behavioral characteristics are related to the pattern of behavior of a person, including but not limited to typing rhythm, gait, and voice. Some researchers have coined the term behaviometrics to describe the latter class of biometrics.

Definition of biometrics in the English dictionary

The definition of biometrics in the dictionary is the analysis of biological data using mathematical and statistical methods. Other definition of biometrics is the practice of digitally scanning the physiological or behavioural characteristics of individuals as a means of identification.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BIOMETRICS


aviatrix
ˈeɪvɪˌeɪtrɪks
Beatrix
ˈbiːətrɪks
Bellatrix
ˈbɛlətrɪks
cicatrix
ˈsɪkətrɪks
cliometrics
ˌklaɪəʊˈmɛtrɪks
dominatrix
ˌdɒmɪˈneɪtrɪks
econometrics
ɪˌkɒnəˈmɛtrɪks
electrics
ɪˈlɛktrɪks
geriatrics
ˌdʒɛrɪˈætrɪks
isometrics
ˌaɪsəʊˈmɛtrɪks
matrix
ˈmeɪtrɪks
mediatrix
ˌmiːdɪˈeɪtrɪks
metrics
ˈmɛtrɪks
obstetrics
ɒbˈstɛtrɪks
paediatrics
ˌpiːdɪˈætrɪks
pediatrics
ˌpiːdɪˈætrɪks
plyometrics
ˌplaɪəʊˈmɛtrɪks
psychometrics
ˌsaɪkəʊˈmɛtrɪks
sabermetrics
ˌseɪbəˈmɛtrɪks
theatrics
θɪˈætrɪks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BIOMETRICS

biome
biomechanical
biomechanically
biomechanics
biomedical
biomedicine
biometeorology
biometer
biometric
biometrical
biometrically
biometrician
biometry
biomimetic
biomimicry
biomining
biomolecular
biomolecule
biomorph
biomorphic

WORDS THAT END LIKE BIOMETRICS

atmospherics
Balearics
catoptrics
combinatorics
dioptrics
furnishing fabrics
gyniatrics
hysterics
kinesiatrics
lyrics
metempirics
morphometrics
physiatrics
psychogeriatrics
sferics
spherics
zoiatrics

Synonyms and antonyms of biometrics in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «biometrics» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BIOMETRICS

Find out the translation of biometrics to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of biometrics from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «biometrics» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

生物识别技术
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

biometría
570 millions of speakers

English

biometrics
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बॉयोमीट्रिक्स
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

القياسات الحيوية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

биометрия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

biometria
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বায়োমেট্রিক্স
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

biométrie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Biometrik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Biometrie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

バイオメトリクス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

생체 인식
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Biometrik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sinh trắc học
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பையோமெட்ரிக்ஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बायोमेट्रिक्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

biyometri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

biometria
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

biometria
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

біометрія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

biometrie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βιομετρικά στοιχεία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

biometrie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

biometri
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

biometri
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of biometrics

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BIOMETRICS»

The term «biometrics» is quite widely used and occupies the 38.993 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BIOMETRICS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about biometrics

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2 QUOTES WITH «BIOMETRICS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word biometrics.
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Asa Hutchinson
Well firstly, that points certainly at the need for international standards on biometrics that would move in the same direction so that we can have the same technical requirements.
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Ryan Sheckler
I run a lot. I do a lot of yoga. Hot yoga. Which is random and sounds lame, but it has definitely made my flexibility and balance 100 percent better on my skateboard. I do that and a lot of plyometric, biometrics, and surf. I train every other day of the week and skate for an hour everyday.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BIOMETRICS»

Discover the use of biometrics in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to biometrics and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Biometrics
Discover how to make biometrics -- the technology involving scanning and analyzing unique body characteristics and matching them against information stored in a database -- a part of your overall security plan with this hands-on guide.
Nicholas M. Orlans John D. Woodward Jr., Peter T. Higgins, 2002
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Biometrics: Identity Verification in a Networked World
This book provides in-depth analysis of biometrics as a solution for authenticating employees and customers.
Samir Nanavati, Michael Thieme, Raj Nanavati, 2002
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Biometrics: Theory, Methods, and Applications
An in-depth examination of the cutting edge of biometrics This book fills a gap in the literature by detailing the recent advances and emerging theories, methods, and applications of biometric systems in a variety of infrastructures.
N. V. Boulgouris, Konstantinos N. Plataniotis, Evangelia Micheli-Tzanakou, 2009
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Biometrics: Bodies, Technologies, Biopolitics
This book critically analyses these technologies in terms of the application of biopolitical power – corporate, military and governmental – on the human body.
Joseph Pugliese, 2012
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Encyclopedia of Biometrics: I - Z.
The style of the entries in the 'Encyclopedia of Biometrics' is expository and tutorial, making the book a practical resource for experts in the field as well as professionals in other fields who need to access this vital information but ...
Stan Z. Li, 2009
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Guide to Biometrics
This is a complete technical guide aimed at presenting the core ideas that underlie the area of biometrics.
Ruud Bolle, 2004
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Biometrics for Network Security
Covering biometric options, ranging from fingerprint identification to eye scanning, this book describes guidelines, applications, and procedures for implementing them for network security systems.
Paul Reid, 2004
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Biometrics: Personal Identification in Networked Society
"Biometrics: Personal Identification in Networked Society is a comprehensive and accessible source of state-of-the-art information on all existing and emerging biometrics: the science of automatically identifying individuals based on their ...
Anil K. Jain, Ruud Bolle, Sharath Pankanti, 1999
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Introduction to Biometrics
This first book to introduce the fundamentals of biometrics; it covers common modalities including fingerprint, face, iris, hand geometry, signature and voice.
Anil K. Jain, Arun A. Ross, Karthik Nandakumar, 2011
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Handbook of Biometrics
The Handbook of Biometrics comprises chapters authored by prominent Biometric researchers describing the fundamentals and the latest innovations in their areas of expertise.
Anil K. Jain, Patrick Flynn, Arun A. Ross, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BIOMETRICS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term biometrics is used in the context of the following news items.
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Nonprofit uses biometrics technology to monitor India's tuberculosis …
The organization uses a biometrics software solution called eCompliance to more effectively provide healthcare treatment to those in need. «Biometric Update, Jul 15»
2
MasterCard hopes its face fits with new biometrics initiative
To use the proposed biometrics feature, users must download a MasterCard app. Then a pop-up will ask for authorisation. If the user chooses ... «Mobile World Live, Jul 15»
3
Unisys survey finds one-third of Americans view biometrics on …
The Unisys survey also asked, “Do you feel that the use of biometrics such as fingerprint readers on smartphones strengthens the security of ... «Biometric Update, Jul 15»
4
Comelec Registers Bulk of Voter Biometrics
The Philippines' Commissio Comelec Registers Bulk of Voter Biometrics n on Elections, or 'Comelec', is reporting fair progress in getting voters ... «findBIOMETRICS, Jul 15»
5
Iris system provides lifeline for Syrian refugees
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has revealed details of a biometrics initiative it is using to authenticate fund ... «Planet Biometrics, Jul 15»
6
India to integrate census with biometric database
India's government has unveiled plans to link its biometrics-backed unique ID number, the Aadhaar, with the National Population Register. «Planet Biometrics, Jul 15»
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Firms bring biometric authentication to online auctions
Biometrics firm ImageWare Systems has announced that it is working with OnlineAuction.com on improved authentication methods for the ... «Planet Biometrics, Jul 15»
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Blog: A guide for banks in choosing biometric systems
... tool in its recently published report; Biometrics for Banking; Market & Technology Analysis, Adoption Strategies and Forecasts 2015-2020. «Planet Biometrics, Jul 15»
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Biometrics bill sees backlash, Windows 10, Apple patents …
July 5, 2015 -. Here's a recap of the most popular biometrics industry news that appeared on BiometricUpdate.com this past week. Windows 10. Microsoft's ... «Biometric Update, Jul 15»
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38% of Americans back biometrics
More than a third (38%) of Americans believe biometrics will increase their smartphone security, while 25% are skeptical and 37% don't know, ... «NFC World, Jul 15»

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