fingerprint

CEFRC1

/ˈfɪŋɡɚˌpɹɪnt/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A pattern of lines on a finger used to identify someone.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A unique combination of features that serves as an identification of something.

Examples

  • The first thing that caught his eye was a fingerprint on the glass.

  • Tom's fingerprint was evidence that he was there.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The pattern left on a surface where an uncovered fingertip has touched, especially as used to identify the person who touched the surface.

  2. The natural pattern of ridges on the tips of human fingers, unique to each individual.

  3. A unique identification for a public key in asymmetric cryptography.

More examples

In context

  • The jail staff fingerprints its inmates routinely

  • acoustic fingerprint

  • Nervously, he wiped the gun of fingerprints real and imaginary with the stocking-covered fingers.

Synonyms

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The detective found a clear blank on the safe, which matched the suspect's hand.

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Origin

noun

From finger + print.