fingerprint

/fˈɪŋɡəpɹˌɪnt/

/ˈfɪŋɡɝˌpɹɪnt/

Fingerprint

a mark made by the unique pattern of lines on the tip of a person's finger, can be used to find out who has committed a crime

a smudge made by a (dirty) finger

synonyms : fingermark

a generic term for any identifying characteristic

to fingerprint

MAIN VERB

take an impression of a person's fingerprints

Examples

1. She cleaned the monitor to remove fingerprints and smudges.

2. The fingerprints left on the door-handle was the smoking gun that enabled the police to arrest him.

3. Atmospheres have fingerprints.

4. Fingerprints are the skin patterns on the ends of your fingers and thumbs.