biometrics
[ˌbaɪ.oʊˈmɛt.rɪks]
nounfemininepl: biometria (singular in Portuguese, used as both singular and plural)
biometria
1. The statistical analysis of biological observations and phenomena; the application of statistical methods to biological data
Biometrics is essential in medical research to analyze patient data accurately.
A biometria é essencial na pesquisa médica para analisar dados dos pacientes com precisão.
2. The technology of measuring and analyzing body characteristics for identification and security purposes, such as fingerprints, facial recognition, or iris scanning
The airport uses biometrics to verify passenger identities at security checkpoints.
O aeroporto usa biometria para verificar a identidade dos passageiros nos pontos de segurança.
3. Biological measurements and data used for authentication and access control
Your phone's biometrics feature allows you to unlock it with your fingerprint.
O recurso de biometria do seu telefone permite que você o desbloqueie com sua impressão digital.
The term 'biometria' has become increasingly important in Brazilian culture with the mandatory use of biometric identification in electoral voting since 2008. In the USA, biometrics is widely used in smartphones, airports, and government agencies. The technology represents modern security and identification methods in both cultures, though adoption rates and regulations differ.
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