signalment
/ˈsɪɡnəlmənt/
noun
- A detailed description of a person, especially one used for identification by police or authorities.
- The witness provided a signalment of the suspect to the police sketch artist.
- A thorough signalment includes height, build, hair color, and any distinguishing marks.
- The detective compared the signalment in the file with the man standing before him.
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