biometry
|bi-om-e-try|
/baɪˈɒmɪtri/
measurement of life
Etymology
'biometry' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'bios' meaning 'life' and 'metron' meaning 'measure'.
'biometry' evolved from the Greek word 'biometria' and eventually became the modern English word 'biometry'.
Initially, it meant 'measurement of life', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'statistical analysis of biological data'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the statistical analysis of biological data.
Biometry is used in various fields such as medicine and agriculture.
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Noun 2
the measurement of physical characteristics, such as fingerprints, for use in verifying the identity of individuals.
Biometry is crucial for modern security systems.
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