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Definition[]

Biometrics[]

A match is

[a] [c]omparison decision that the recognition biometric sample(s) and the biometric reference are from the same source.[1]
[t]he capability and/or process to compare biometric data in order to link previously obtained biometrics and related contextual data to a particular identity for identification or verification of identity.[2]

References[]

  1. Biometrics Identity Management Agency, Biometrics Glossary, at 44 (Ver. 5) (Oct. 2010) (full-text).
  2. Id.

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