bertillon system
Definition
Noun: A system or procedure for identifying persons, specifically a method of criminal identification using detailed body measurements, physical descriptions, and photographs. It was an early form of anthropometry used by law enforcement.
Usage
The Bertillon system is used as a historical term to refer to a specific, now obsolete, method of identification. * The police department's archives contained Bertillon system cards for criminals from the early 20th century. * Before fingerprinting became standard, many countries relied on the Bertillon system. * The failure of the Bertillon system in a famous case led to the wider adoption of fingerprinting.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in historical or forensic contexts to discuss the evolution of identification techniques.
- It can be referenced critically to highlight the limitations of early biometric systems, which were susceptible to error if measurements were taken incorrectly or if the subject's body changed over time.
Variants and Related Words
- Bertillonage (n): Another term for the practice or process of using the Bertillon system.
- Anthropometry (n): The scientific study of the measurements and proportions of the human body. The Bertillon system is a specific application of anthropometry.
Synonyms
- Anthropometric identification
- Bertillon method
- (Historical) criminal identification system
Related Phrases
- Bertillon card/record: The specific form or card on which an individual's measurements and photographs were recorded under this system.
Noun
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a system or procedure for identifying persons
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