Bertillonage

[bur-tl-on-ij]

noun

1. Bertillon system.

2. the process of applying this system.

   Be assured that the Bertillonage of Mr. Vance was an exacting procedure, with diligent attention to detail.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bertillonage¹

First recorded in 1890–95; Bertillon ( def. ) + -age ( def. )

Example Sentences

His system, which would become known as Bertillonage, revolutionized the field of criminal justice and lay the groundwork for what would emerge as a more efficient method for criminal management.

From Salon

But Bertillonage was already being displaced by a more efficient method of identification that was revolutionizing the world of scientific detection: fingerprinting.

From Literature

There was a risk that Morrison might slip away, and before releasing him, Agent Burger made sure that he’d gone through a rigorous process known as Bertillonage.

From Literature

Around this time, a technique known as bertillonage emerged promising a standardized, foolproof biometric identification system.

From Slate

After bertillonage flopped, facial recognition took a back seat to other more promising identification technologies.

From Slate