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fingerprinted

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fin·ger·print

[fing-ger-print]
noun
1.
an impression of the markings of the inner surface of the last joint of the thumb or other finger.
2.
such an impression made with ink for purposes of identification.
3.
any unique or distinctive pattern that presents unambiguous evidence of a specific person, substance, disease, etc.
verb (used with object)
4.
to take or record the fingerprints of.

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Origin:
1855–60; finger + print
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fingerprint
1859 (n.), 1905 (v.), from finger + print. Related: Fingerprinted; fingerprinting.
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fingerprint fin·ger·print (fĭng'gər-prĭnt')
n.

  1. An impression on a surface of the curves formed by the ridges on a fingertip, especially such an impression made in ink and used as a means of identification.

  2. A distinctive or identifying mark or characteristic.

  3. An analytical method capable of making fine distinctions between similar compounds.

v. fin·ger·print·ed, fin·ger·print·ing, fin·ger·prints
  1. To take fingerprints of.

  2. To identify by a distinctive mark or characteristic.

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fingerprint definition


The impression or mark left by the underside of the tips of the fingers or thumbs. The impression is formed by a pattern of ridges on the skin surface. This pattern is unique for each individual and therefore can serve as a means of identification. (Compare DNA fingerprinting.)

Note: Fingerprinting is used extensively in criminal investigation, but it is also used as a means of identification by many organizations.
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