Fingerprinting

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪŋɡərˌprɪntɪŋ/

Fingerprinting (noun)

  1. A method of identifying a person by recording the unique patterns on their fingertips.
  2. A way to recognize a device or user by collecting many small details from their online activity.

Examples

  • Fingerprinting confirms identity using fingerprints.
  • Fingerprinting can identify a suspect at the scene.

Fingerprinting (verb)

  1. To take and store a person’s fingertip patterns for identification.

Examples

  • The police fingerprint people to record finger patterns.
  • A technician fingerprints samples to record finger patterns.