Primary definition
When a biometric system incorrectly identifies a biometric subject or incorrectly authenticates a biometric subject against a claimed identity. Source: DoD Biometrics Enterprise Architecture (Integrated) v2.0
Also known asfalse match · false positive · type II error
2 sources cited4 related termsReviewed Aug 9, 2026
— Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015View source
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When a biometric system incorrectly identifies a biometric subject or incorrectly authenticates a biometric subject against a claimed identity. Source: DoD Biometrics Enterprise Architecture (Integrated) v2.0
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024
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Permanent URL · stable across revisions
Election Security Glossary. (2026). False Acceptance. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/false-acceptance
Sources
2 cited · last checked Aug 9, 2026
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
The Cyber Glossary
Disputed
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