Meaning of the word biometrics in English

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biometrics

US /ˌbaɪ.oʊˈmet.rɪks/
UK /ˌbaɪəʊˈmetrɪks/
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Noun

the measurement and analysis of unique physical or behavioral characteristics (such as fingerprints or voice patterns) especially as a means of verifying personal identity

Example:
The airport uses biometrics like facial recognition to speed up security checks.
Many smartphones now rely on biometrics for user authentication.