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

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

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

In theory, bertillonage was an innovative breakthrough.

From Slate

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

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