fingerprint
noun
an impression of the markings of the inner surface of the last joint of the thumb or other finger.
is fingerprinting
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present progressiveof fingerprint (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The gold standard for background checks is fingerprinting “because someone can easily fake a Social Security number,” said Dominique Penson, an attorney who has represented sexual assault victims.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 6, 2019
