Fingerprint
Pronunciation: /ˈfɪŋɡərˌprɪnt/
Fingerprint (noun)
- the unique pattern of lines on the tip of a person's finger
- a method of verifying identity using the unique patterns on a person's fingers
- a mark left by a finger on a surface, often used in investigations
Examples
- The detective found a fingerprint on the glass.
- Each person has a unique fingerprint.
Common collocations: unique fingerprint, leave a fingerprint, find a fingerprint, fingerprint recognition, use a fingerprint