facial recognition
noun/ˌfeɪʃl rekəɡˈnɪʃn/
/ˌfeɪʃl rekəɡˈnɪʃn/
(also face recognition)
[uncountable]- technology that allows a computer to identify a person by their face
- The office doors open automatically using motion sensors and facial recognition.
- There is an increasing number of uses for facial recognition technology.
Word OriginLate 19th century; earliest use found in The New York TimesWant to learn more?
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