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fingerprinting
noun(fin-ger-print-ing)
the act or an instance of taking an ink impression of someone's fingerprints for the purpose of identification; also : identification using this process
fingerprinting
noun(fin-ger-print-ing)
identification by analyzing characteristics unique to individuals
fingerprinting
noun(fin-ger-print-ing)
the impression of a fingertip on any surface; also : an ink impression of the lines upon the fingertip taken for the purpose of identification
fingerprinting
noun(fin-ger-print-ing)
something that identifies: such as
fingerprinting
noun(fin-ger-print-ing)
a trait, trace, or characteristic revealing origin or responsibility
fingerprinting
noun(fin-ger-print-ing)
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
fingerprinting
noun(fin-ger-print-ing)
dna fingerprinting

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