fingerprinting

• Procédure consistant à relever et à analyser les empreintes digitales d'une personne afin de l'identifier ; également, technique de collecte de données numériques permettant d'identifier un utilisateur ou un appareil de manière unique.

A noun referring to the procedure of taking inked impressions of a person's fingerprints for the purpose of identification.

indénombrable

1. Identification procedureB2formal

   The process of recording a person's unique fingerprint patterns, typically using ink or digital scanners, for the purpose of identification.

   relevé d'empreintes digitales

   • The suspect was taken to the station for fingerprinting.
   • Fingerprinting is a standard procedure for background checks.
   • Digital fingerprinting has replaced ink-based methods in many police departments.

2. Digital identificationC1formalIT

   A technique used to identify a device or user based on unique digital characteristics, such as browser settings or device configuration.

   Empreinte numérique

   • Browser fingerprinting can track users across different websites.
   • Digital fingerprinting helps prevent online fraud.
   • Many companies use device fingerprinting for security purposes.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de prélever ou d'enregistrer les empreintes digitales de quelqu'un, généralement à des fins d'identification ou de sécurité.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking or recording someone's fingerprints, typically for identification or security purposes.

1. Record fingerprintsB2formal

   To take an impression of a person's fingerprints for identification or documentation purposes.

   relever les empreintes digitales

   • The police officer fingerprinted the suspect at the station.
   • All applicants are fingerprinted as part of the background check.
   • They fingerprinted the victim to confirm her identity.
   • Customs officials fingerprinted all incoming travelers.

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