1. the unique patterns of ridges on the tips of fingers, used for identification

1. to take or record someone’s fingerprints
2. to leave fingerprints on something by touching it

Examples

• The police collected fingerprints from the crime scene.
• Everyone’s fingerprints are completely unique.
• The officer fingerprints all suspects when they are arrested.
• She accidentally fingerprints the glass door.
• The detective dusted for fingerprints on the window.
• You need to be fingerprinted for the background check.
• Don’t touch that surface or you’ll leave fingerprints on it.