1. an instrument or device that measures biological processes or characteristics of living organisms
Usage: technical; scientific
2. a device used in biometrics to measure and record physical or behavioral characteristics for identification purposes
Usage: technical; security context

Examples

• The laboratory uses a biometer to track heart rate and oxygen levels in the test subjects.
• A fingerprint biometer scanned the employee's finger at the entrance to the secure facility.
• The biometer detected changes in the patient's metabolic rate during the clinical trial.
• Modern smartphones often include a biometer for facial recognition and authentication.
• Researchers calibrated the biometer to measure glucose levels in the blood sample.