BIOMETRIC TERMS V

Verification
A task where the biometric system attempts to confirm an individual’s claimed identity by comparing a submitted sample to one or more previously enrolled templates.

Verification Rate
A statistic used to measure biometric performance when operating in the verification task. The rate at which legitimate end-users are correctly verified.

Voice Recognition
See speaker recognition.

Vulnerability
The potential for the function of a biometric system to be compromised by intent (fraudulent activity); design flaw
(including usage error); accident; hardware failure; or external environmental condition.