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Biometrics

Data capture is the process of acquiring one or more raw biometric samples from a subject. Data capture is the process by which data is collected and stored in machine-readable form.

General

Data capture is

“ the conversion of information provided by a respondent into electronic format suitable for use by subsequent processes.[1] ”
“ [t]he process of collecting and encoding data for entry into a computer system.[2] ”

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Census Bureau, Glossary (full-text).
  2. ↑ Auditing and Financial Management: Glossary of EDP Terminology, at 5.