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fingerprint
noun(fin-ger-print)the impression of a fingertip on any surface; also : an ink impression of the lines upon the fingertip taken for the purpose of identification
fingerprint
noun(fin-ger-print)something that identifies: such as
fingerprint
noun(fin-ger-print)a trait, trace, or characteristic revealing origin or responsibility
fingerprint
noun(fin-ger-print)a technique used especially for identification (as for forensic purposes) by extracting and identifying the base-pair pattern in an individual's DNA —called also DNA typing
fingerprint
noun(fin-ger-print)dna fingerprinting
fingerprint
noun(fin-ger-print)a fingerprint (as at the scene of a crime) that is scarcely visible but can be developed for study —called also latent fingerprint, latent print