Bertillonage

American  

[bur-tl-on-ij] / ˌbɜr tlˈɒn ɪdʒ /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of Bertillonage

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

Example Sentences

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

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

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 "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

While there, they are now submitted to Bertillonage, a newly coined word that has already come into use.

From Finger Prints by Galton, Francis, Sir

There is a great deal of confusion in the public mind between Bertillonage and the finger-print system.

From Scotland Yard The methods and organisation of the Metropolitan Police by Dilnot, George

Bertillonage exhibited certain defects which were first brought to light in Bengal.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" by Various