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Biometric

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

A measurable physical characteristic or personal behavioral trait used to recognize the identity, or verify the claimed identity, of an applicant. Facial images, fingerprints, and iris scan samples are all examples of biometrics.

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Classifications

Entity Type

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Sensitivity

unclassified

Information Class

unclassified

Variants

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Biometrics
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