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Definition of fingerprinting

fingerprinting

/ˈfɪŋ.ɡərˌprɪn.tɪŋ/
fin · ger · print · ing
Plural:fingerprintings
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Past Simple:fingerprinted
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Past Participle:fingerprinted
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Present Participle:fingerprinting
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fingerprinting Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The practice or process of taking and analyzing impressions of the friction ridges of a person's fingertips for identification purposes.

Example

"The security clearance application required a thorough background check and routine fingerprinting."

2

Any scientific or technological technique used to identify the unique molecular, chemical, or digital characteristics of a sample, organism, or device.

Example

"Browser fingerprinting allows websites to track users across the internet by analyzing their specific device configurations."

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• verb

1

To record the impressions of a person's fingertips using ink or a digital scanner for identification.

Example

"The clerk was fingerprinting the new applicants at the front desk."

2

To determine the unique molecular, chemical, or digital profile of a sample, substance, or device.

Example

"Researchers are fingerprinting the chemical composition of the soil to trace the source of the contamination."

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• Nearby Words

fingerpicking
fingerpointing
fingerprint
fingerprinting
fingerspell
fingerspelling
fingertip

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