fingerprint man
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Definition
Noun: A specialist in identifying fingerprints; a person whose expertise is the analysis and matching of fingerprint patterns for identification purposes.
Usage
This term specifically refers to a professional, often in law enforcement or forensic science, who is trained to examine, compare, and identify fingerprints found at a scene with those on record.
Examples
- The detective consulted the fingerprint man to confirm the suspect's presence at the crime scene.
- As the lead fingerprint man for the agency, his analysis was crucial to solving the case.
- The evidence was sent to the lab for the fingerprint man to examine.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used informally or in journalistic contexts to refer to a fingerprint analyst or examiner.
- It may sometimes carry a slightly dated or colloquial tone compared to more modern titles like "fingerprint analyst" or "latent print examiner."
Variants and Related Words
- Fingerprint analyst (n): A more contemporary and formal term for a specialist in fingerprint identification.
- Latent print examiner (n): A specialist focused on developing and analyzing latent (hidden or invisible) fingerprints.
- Dactyloscopist (n): A technical term for a fingerprint expert, derived from "dactyloscopy" (the study of fingerprints).
Synonyms
- Fingerprint expert
- Fingerprint examiner
- Print specialist
Related Phrases
- Fingerprint identification: The process of analyzing and matching fingerprints.
- Fingerprint database: A computerized collection of fingerprint records used for comparison.
Noun
- a specialist in identifying fingerprints