Synonyms for

Fingerprint

Verb / ˈfɪŋgɜ:ˌprɪnt / Another word for fingerprint — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A fingerprint is the pattern of marks made by the ridges on the tip of a person's finger and used for identification.

Synonyms & similar words

fingermark thumbprint impression mark print trace dactylogram dactylograph dactylography identification identity biometric

Synonyms by register

Formal

identity imprint trace mark

Informal

print mark smudge

Literary

signature token indelible mark

Antonyms

unknown untraceable anonymous unidentified unmarked

Common collocations

  • fingerprint analysis
  • fingerprint scanner
  • fingerprint evidence
  • fingerprint technology
  • fingerprint identification
  • take a fingerprint
  • leave a fingerprint

Word family

noun fingerprint
verb fingerprint

Usage note

While 'fingerprint' can be used as a verb, it is less common than its noun form. It often refers to the act of taking or recording a fingerprint.

Example sentences

  1. The police officer took a fingerprint of the suspect.
  2. The fingerprint on the glass helped the detective solve the case.
  3. The thief left his fingerprint on the door handle.
  4. The fingerprint scanner at the airport matched my identity.
  5. I had to provide a fingerprint to access the secure facility.

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