fingerprint

US /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌprɪnt/

UK /'fɪŋɡəprɪnt/

B2

noun

  • Generic term for any identifying characteristic
  • Inked impressions of a person's fingerprints

Examples

The police were able to obtain a set of fingerprints from the suspect.

The suspect's fingerprints have been matched with those found at the scene of the crime.