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Definition of thumbprint

thumbprint

/ˈθʌm.prɪnt/
thumb · print
Plural:thumbprints
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Past Simple:thumbprinted
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Past Participle:thumbprinted
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Present Participle:thumbprinting
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thumbprint Lexical Profile

thumbprint Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An impression or mark left on a surface by the friction ridges of a person's thumb, often used for biometric identification.

Example

"The applicant was required to provide a thumbprint on the official registration form."

2

A distinctive, unmistakable characteristic, influence, or personal signature left on a work or organization.

Example

"The veteran director's creative thumbprint is evident in every scene of the film."

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• verb

1

To record the impression of a person's thumb, or to mark a document with the impression of one's thumb.

Example

"The clerk asked the witness to thumbprint the affidavit in the presence of a notary."

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• Nearby Words

thumblike
thumbnail
thumbpad
thumbprint
thumbscrew
thumbstick
thumbtack

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