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fingerprint

noun

fin·​ger·​print ˈfiŋ-gər-ˌprint How to pronounce fingerprint (audio)
1
: the impression of a fingertip on any surface
also : an ink impression of the lines upon the fingertip taken for the purpose of identification
2
: something that identifies: such as
a
: a trait, trace, or characteristic revealing origin or responsibility
b
: analytical evidence (such as a spectrogram) that characterizes an object or substance
especially : the chromatogram or electrophoretogram obtained by cleaving a protein by enzymatic action and subjecting the resulting collection of peptides to two-dimensional chromatography or electrophoresis
c
: the base-pair pattern in an individual's DNA obtained by DNA fingerprinting
fingerprint transitive verb

Illustration of fingerprint

Illustration of fingerprint
  • 1 arch
  • 2 loop
  • 3 whorl
  • 4 composite

Example Sentences

Detectives found his fingerprints all over the gun. Everyone has a unique fingerprint.
Recent Examples on the Web There's an in-screen fingerprint reader, so that Motorola logo is just a logo. Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 18 Aug. 2022 The 35-inch, energy-efficient stainless steel refrigerator also has a fingerprint-resistant finish and LED lighting, and there are two deep slide-out drawers in the freezer to keep everything inside visible and organized. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 22 Aug. 2022 Some dishwashers are painted — a category that GE’s manuals say includes black stainless steel and fingerprint-resistant stainless steel. Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2022 This sleek fingerprint-resistant stainless steel range performed well in recent testing with its easy-to-read oven control panel and stove top control knobs. Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 26 July 2022 These could include identifying you via your fingerprint, unlocking your devices and accessing apps, and authorising payments via Apple Pay, according to the patent. Kate O'flaherty, Forbes, 7 July 2022 Kerber says the smoke that emits from every burning substance carries its own fingerprint. Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2022 One of the things that is missing is people having their own fingerprint on their music. A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 9 Jan. 2022 Residents’ information is secure and can only be accessed with their fingerprint or face ID, officials with the Department of Public Safety said. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1737, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fingerprint was in 1737

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