biometric data
nounUK /ˌbaɪəʊˈmetrɪk ˈdeɪtə/
US /ˌbaɪoʊˈmetrɪk ˈdeɪtə/
Biometric data is information about your body, like your fingerprint or the sound of your voice, that a computer can use to know who you are.
The phone unlocks by checking your fingerprint, which is a kind of biometric data.
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2. Measurements of a person's body used in science or health studies.
The doctor recorded biometric data like height and heart rate.
3. Information collected by a device that tracks how your body works, such as steps or sleep.
Her smartwatch saves biometric data about her sleep and exercise.
4. Data used to check identity at airports or secure buildings.
Travelers gave biometric data at the border to confirm their identity.