Word Finder - fingerprints

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The natural pattern of ridges on the tips of human fingers, unique to each individual.

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The patterns left on surfaces where uncovered fingertips have touched, especially as used to identify the person who touched the surface.

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Unique identification for public key in asymmetric cryptosystem.

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A unique combination of features that serves as an identification of something.

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A trace that gives evidence of someone's involvement.

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To take somebody's fingerprints.

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The jail staff fingerprints its inmates routinely

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To identify something uniquely by a combination of measurements.

And I spent a lot of time wondering why there weren't any fingerprints on a gun that had just been used by a guy not wearing gloves.

He leaves nothing; no DNA, no fingerprints, no witnesses.

This is why identical twins have different fingerprints.

While Dean's assailant had not worn gloves, surprisingly, to Dean at least, there were no trace­able fingerprints on the weapon.

That or Dean's announcement about running his fingerprints.

She watched him curiously, wondering if he planned on wiping off her offending fingerprints.

Using a little water on your fingers, smooth the Green Stuff to remove any fingerprints.

Identical twins do not have the same fingerprints, even though they share the same DNA.

Clean the votive holder carefully so there is no dust or fingerprints on the surface.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., is especially enamored of the picture, retina scan and fingerprints modems.

They were able to use gelatin to create fake fingerprints from photographs of latent fingerprints left on glass.

An example of the method used to produce unique DNA fingerprints for each randomly produced fragment (BAC) of the genome.

The Content Database contains in excess of 30 million digital fingerprints.

Signature scanning is similar to the process of looking for DNA fingerprints, he said.

In its enrollment trial last summer, the Passport Service captured iris scans, fingerprints, and facial scans.

Whorl Generally speaking a whorl Generally speaking a whorl is a circular or spiral feature, like a whorl of hair, or the spiral pattern in fingerprints.

Whorl Generally speaking a whorl is a circular or spiral feature, like a whorl of hair, or the spiral pattern in fingerprints.

These twins may have mirror image characteristics, such as opposite fingerprints, opposite dominant hands, and even opposite hair parts.

This product is made with 100% stainless steel and gives the look of a brushed, satin finish which is great for hiding fingerprints.

Playrooms that include lots of primary colors not only appeal to children but they also are better at covering fingerprints and dirt.

Mirrored tiles are becoming popular (yes they get fingerprints on them, but they look spectacular) as are pressed tin tiles.

Just keep in mind that mirrors will show fingerprints, so if they're going to be in an area that people touch a lot, you'll want to stock up on glass cleaner.

When you get dust or fingerprints on your lenses, your first instinct may be to use your shirt to clean them.

You are also equipped with devices that help you gather evidence (like fingerprints, objects or strange odors).

If you see light scratches (or smudges, fingerprints, or dirt), you should use something simple.

You may also want to give your stems a quick wipe down after you take them off the rack because when grabbing them to take them down, you could inadvertently leave fingerprints on the bowl of your glass.

Each baby's cry is as unique as his or her fingerprints.

By the end of week 12, the end of your first trimester, your baby has fingers, toes, fingernails, toenails, and fingerprints.

By the end of this trimester, your baby has fingerprints, footprints, eyebrows, eyelashes, and pinkish skin.

A wallet this user-friendly deserves to have your fingerprints all over it.

One spectacular advantage of a wallet crafted out of leather is that the sleek surface makes fingerprints easily detectable.

The first thing you need to know when you're choosing a new pair of walking shoes is that feet are like fingerprints--no two pairs are the same.

Shinier finishes draw attention, but clearly show scratches or fingerprints.

This provides higher security, since no two fingerprints are alike.

A matte finish is better than a glossy (shiny) finish, because it does not show fingerprints.

You may also wish to clean a DVD if you notice any dust or fingerprints on the surface of either side.

It can help to remove fingerprints and give it a little extra shine.

Police grabbed his camera leaving greasy fingerprints across the lens.

At this point you can buff the candle with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, or shine it up with a commercial candle shine product, though these steps are not necessary.

Now, the way I see it, there's three ways to prove Byrne's alive—fingerprints, positive ID, or handwriting.

Galton's primary interest in fingerprints was as an aid in determining heredity and racial background.

Identical twins are genetically identical and even share the same fingerprints.

There are also special coatings that make it easy to wipe away smudges and fingerprints as well as a waterproof coating.

In addition to keeping scratched screens at bay, the screen protectors can prevent fingerprints, repel dust, and make the screen easier to read in various lighting conditions.