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Comparison

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

The process of comparing a biometric with a previously stored reference.

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Senses

Wordset Dictionary

the act of examining resemblances

Wordset Dictionary

qualities that are comparable

Wordset Dictionary

relation based on similarities and differences

Classifications

Entity Type

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Sensitivity

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Information Class

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Variants

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comparabilitycomparecomparingequivalence
plural
Comparisons
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Comparison's
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Comparisons'