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biometrics
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biometrics (bī´ōmet´riks),
n the science of the application of statistical methods to biologic facts.

biometrics, biometry
the application of statistical methods to biological data.

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Lancaster Masonic Lodge members use a computer with a digital camera and electronic fingerprint scanner to capture a photograph and the image of a child's thumbprints, which are printed out as a permanent record for parents to keep for themselves.
 
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