fingermark

Thân thiện

A child leaves a clear fingermark on the windowpane.

Definition

Noun: A visible mark or smudge left on a surface by the touch of a finger, typically caused by natural skin oils, dirt, or other substances on the finger.

Usage

This word is used to describe a specific type of mark, often considered a blemish, that is left unintentionally on a clean surface. It is commonly associated with cleaning, forensics, or casual observation.

Examples

• The detective looked for fingermarks on the glass window.
• I just cleaned the mirror, and now there's a fingermark on it.
• The polished table was covered in fingermarks after the party.

Advanced Usage

• Forensic Context: In a technical or forensic context, a "fingermark" is the visible residue deposit, which can be developed into a "fingerprint" for identification.
  • The technician used powder to enhance the latent fingermark.

Variants and Related Words

• Fingerprint (noun): The distinctive pattern of lines on a fingertip, or the impression of this pattern used for identification. While a "fingermark" is often a simple smudge, a "fingerprint" implies the detailed ridge pattern.
• Smudge (noun): A more general term for a blurred or smeared mark.

Synonyms

• Smudge
• Smear
• Mark
• Impression

Antonyms

• Clean spot
• Pristine surface

Học thuật

Noun

1. a smudge made by a (dirty) finger

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fingerprint