fingerprinting
/ˈfɪŋɡərˌprɪntɪŋ/
noun
- The process of taking and recording someone's fingerprints, often for identification or criminal investigation.
- Fingerprinting is a standard procedure when applying for certain jobs.
- Digital fingerprinting has made the process faster and more accurate.
- The detective explained the basics of fingerprinting to the new officers.
- A method used by computers to identify a device or user based on unique digital characteristics.
- Browser fingerprinting can track users even without cookies.
- Many websites use device fingerprinting to prevent fraud.
- Privacy advocates worry about the rise of digital fingerprinting.
adjective
- Relating to the process of taking or analyzing fingerprints.
- She attended a fingerprinting workshop at the police academy.
- The lab uses fingerprinting techniques to solve crimes.
- Fingerprinting equipment has become more portable over the years.