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fingerprint

Definition

noun: the mark that is made by pressing the tip of a finger on a surface
noun: the impression of a 'fingertip' on any surface
verb: to take the fingerprints of (someone, such as a criminal) for the purpose of identification
sometimes used figuratively
synonyms: fingermark

Examples

This project has his 'fingerprints' all over it. [=it is obvious that he was very involved in this project]
He was arrested and taken to the police station for 'fingerprinting'.
He was arrested, taken to the police station, and 'fingerprinted'.

Movie quotes

(..) capable of launching nuclear weapons. In the event of an imminent strike, you can green-light it using this phone. It works anywhere on Earth as well as beneath it. Do you need my fingerprints or an eye scan or something? No, sir. It's not like the movies. It doesn't work that way. Of course. (..)
2016 TvShow: Designated Survivor Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1