dactyloscopy

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Etymology [edit]

From Ancient Greek δάκτυλος (daktylos, finger) + σκοπέω (skopeō, I look at).

Pronunciation [edit]

  • (UK) IPA: /ˌdæktɪlˈɒskəpi/

Noun [edit]

dactyloscopy (uncountable)

  1. The forensic analysis and comparison of fingerprints as a means of identification of individuals

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