Dictionary · NIST SP 800-76
L2 — definitions grouped by regulatory framework.
4 senses under NIST SP 800-76
Nouns
4 senses- False Acceptance
When a biometric system incorrectly identifies an individual or incorrectly verifies an impostor against a claimed identity
- False Acceptance Rate
The probability that a biometric system will incorrectly identify an individual or will fail to reject an impostor. The rate given normally assumes passive impostor attempts.
- False Rejection
When a biometric system fails to identify an applicant or fails to verify the legitimate claimed identity of an applicant.
- False Rejection Rate
The probability that a biometric system will fail to identify an applicant, or verify the legitimate claimed identity of an applicant.