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Definition of faceprint

faceprint

/ˈfeɪs.prɪnt/
face · print
Plural:faceprints
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Past Simple:faceprinted
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Past Participle:faceprinted
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Present Participle:faceprinting
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faceprint Lexical Profile

faceprint Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A unique digital model or mathematical profile of an individual's facial features, used by biometric facial recognition systems to verify or identify a person.

Example

"The smartphone creates an encrypted faceprint of the user to unlock the screen securely."

2

A physical mark, smudge, or impression left on a surface by a person's face, often from skin oils or cosmetics.

Example

"The child pressed his nose against the bakery window, leaving a smudged faceprint on the glass."

• verb

1

To scan and record a digital biometric profile of a person's facial features for identification or security purposes.

Example

"Airport security cameras automatically faceprint passengers as they pass through the automated border gates."

• Nearby Words

facepalm
faceplant
faceplate
faceprint
facet
faceted
facetime

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Faceprint. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/faceprint
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