Meaning of the word fingerprint in English
What does fingerprint mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
fingerprint
US /ˈfɪŋ.ɡɚ.prɪnt/
UK /ˈfɪŋ.ɡɚ.prɪnt/
Noun
1.
an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip, especially as used for identifying individuals from the unique patterns of ridges and furrows on the skin
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The police found a clear fingerprint on the glass.
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Each person has a unique set of fingerprints.
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2.
a distinctive characteristic or feature, especially one that serves to identify something or someone
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The artist's unique brushwork is his creative fingerprint.
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The software leaves a digital fingerprint on every file it processes.
Verb
1.
to take or record a person's fingerprints
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The police will fingerprint the suspect at the station.
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They need to fingerprint everyone entering the secure area.
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