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fingerprint : the impression of a fingertip on any surface ;also : an ink impression of the lines upon the fingertip taken for the purpose of identification (as during the booking procedure following an arrest) see also dna fingerprinting fingerprint vt fin·ger·print·ing n ...
DNA fingerprinting
DNA fingerprinting : a method of identification esp. for evidentiary purposes by analyzing and comparing the DNA from tissue samples ...
fingerprinting
The procedure of taking inked impressions of a persons fingerprints...
biometrics
biometrics Biologically unique information used to identify individuals. This information can be used to verify identity or check against other entries in the database. The best known biometric is the fingerprint, but others include facial recognition and iris scans. Go to the U.S. Department of State Biometrics page to learn more. Source: Department of State. March 2007. ...
booking
booking : a procedure at a jail or police station following an arrest in which information about the arrest (as the time, the name of the arrested person, and the crime for which the arrest was made) is entered in the police register NOTE: The arrested person is usually photographed and fingerprinted at the time of the booking. ...
Fingerprint
an impression of the pattern of ridges on the skin of the last joint of a persons finger left on a surface after a person has touched the surface...
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