Identity Verification (Noun)
Meaning
The automatic identification of living individuals by using their physiological and behavioral characteristics; "negative identification can only be accomplished through biometric identification"; "if a pin or password is lost or forgotten it can be changed and reissued but a biometric identification cannot".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Identity verification is a crucial step in the enrollment process for our company's confidential online services.
- The new smartphone uses advanced identity verification via facial recognition to ensure the security of sensitive data.
- To add an extra layer of security, we will implement a fingerprint-based identity verification process starting next quarter.
- Biometric information collected for the purpose of identity verification will be securely stored to prevent unauthorized access.
- An error in the identity verification software caused a delay in the processing of new user accounts.