dactylogram

dactylogram

A detective carefully examines a dactylogram on the glass surface.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A fingerprint: "dactylogram" refers to the impression or mark made by the ridges on the tip of a finger, often used for identification purposes.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The detective examined the dactylogram left on the glass. (The detective studied the fingerprint found on the glass surface.)
    • Modern security systems often rely on a dactylogram for access control. (Fingerprint scanning is used to verify identity.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Dactylogram analysis": the scientific study or comparison of fingerprints to identify individuals.

    • The forensic team performed a detailed dactylogram analysis to match the suspect. (The team compared fingerprints to link the suspect to the crime scene.)

  • "Dactylogram pattern": the specific arrangement of ridges and valleys in a fingerprint.

    • Each person has a unique dactylogram pattern, making it a reliable identifier. (No two individuals share the same fingerprint design.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Dactylography (n): the scientific study of fingerprints for identification.

    • Dactylography is a key tool in criminal investigations. (Fingerprint science helps solve crimes.)

  • Dactyloscopic (adj): relating to the examination or classification of fingerprints.

    • The dactyloscopic evidence was crucial in the trial. (The fingerprint-related proof was important in court.)
Synonyms

  • Fingerprint: the mark made by the ridges of a finger.

    • The suspect's fingerprint was found at the scene. (The mark of the finger ridges was discovered.)

  • Friction ridge impression: a more technical term for a fingerprint.

    • The friction ridge impression was clear and identifiable. (The fingerprint was easy to analyze.)
Related Idioms

  • Leave a dactylogram: to leave a fingerprint as evidence.

    • The thief left a dactylogram on the safe. (The burglar left a fingerprint that could be used to identify him.)

  • Match a dactylogram: to compare a fingerprint with a known record.

    • The police matched his dactylogram with the one on file. (The police found that his fingerprint was identical to the recorded one.)