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biometry

bi·om·e·try
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bahy-om-i-tree]
    • /baɪˈɒm ɪ tri/
    • /baɪ.ˈɒ.mɪ.trɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bahy-om-i-tree]
    • /baɪˈɒm ɪ tri/

Definitions of biometry word

  • noun biometry the analysis of biological data using mathematical and statistical methods 3
  • noun biometry the practice of digitally scanning the physiological or behavioural characteristics of individuals as a means of identification 3
  • noun biometry the statistical calculation of the probable duration of human life 3
  • noun biometry calculation of the probable human life span 3
  • abbreviation BIOMETRY biometrics 3
  • noun biometry the calculation of the probable duration of human life. 1

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Origin of biometry

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; bio- + -metry

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Parts of speech for Biometry

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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biometry popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Top questions with biometry

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