Definition

1. Noun:
   • A unique genetic profile: A "DNA fingerprint" is a distinctive pattern of DNA fragments that is specific to an individual, obtained by analyzing the unique sequence of their DNA base pairs. It is a form of biometric identification.
   • Forensic evidence: This pattern is often used as conclusive evidence in criminal investigations and legal proceedings to identify individuals or establish biological relationships.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The DNA fingerprint from the crime scene matched the suspect's profile.
  • Scientists created a DNA fingerprint to confirm the child's paternity.

Advanced Usage

• "to run a DNA fingerprint": to perform the laboratory analysis to obtain a genetic profile.
  • The lab will run a DNA fingerprint on the hair sample.
• "DNA fingerprint evidence": evidence in court that consists of or is supported by a DNA profile.
  • The prosecution's case relied heavily on DNA fingerprint evidence.

Variants and Related Words

• DNA profiling (n): The process or technique of analyzing DNA to produce a unique identifying pattern; a synonym for the process of creating a DNA fingerprint.
  • DNA profiling has revolutionized forensic science.
• Genetic fingerprinting (n): Another term for the technique of analyzing DNA to produce a unique identifier.
  • Genetic fingerprinting is used in wildlife conservation to track animal populations.

Synonyms

• Genetic profile: A representation of an individual's unique genetic characteristics.
• DNA profile: The result of DNA analysis used for identification.

Related Phrases

• DNA fingerprint analysis: The scientific examination and interpretation of DNA to create a fingerprint.
  • The accuracy of DNA fingerprint analysis is very high.

Noun

1. biometric identification obtained by examining a person's unique sequence of DNA base pairs; often used for evidence in criminal law cases