Biometrically

/ˌbaɪoʊˈmɛtrɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that involves measuring and analyzing biological characteristics using statistical or mathematical methods.

Etymology

From biometrical + -ly (adverbial suffix). Formed naturally from the adjective form in scientific English during the 20th century.

Kelly Says

When forensic scientists compare two DNA samples biometrically, they're calculating the probability that two profiles match—it's statistics applied to biology!

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