Fingerprinting

usgb/ˈfɪŋɡərprɪntɪŋ/
noun

The process of taking someone's fingerprints, often to identify them.

They used fingerprinting to identify the suspect in the crime.
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  • fingerprinting technique
  • fingerprinting process
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Identification Tool

Used by authorities to confirm a person's identity, especially in legal situations.

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After the arrest, the police officer performed fingerprinting on the suspect.
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Crime Linking

Helps connect a suspect to a crime scene through matching fingerprints found on evidence.

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The detective found a match during the fingerprinting process, linking the man to the break-in.
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Security Procedures

Often part of security checks for jobs or when traveling to ensure individual's backgrounds.

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Her new employer required fingerprinting before she could start her job.
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