signalment

[ sig-nl-muhnt ]

noun

1. a detailed description, especially of distinctive features, of a person for identification, usually for police purposes.

signalment

/ ˈsɪɡnəlmənt /

noun

1. a detailed description of a person, for identification or use in police records

Word History and Origins

Origin of signalment¹

1770–80; < French signalement, derivative of signaler to signalize. See signal, -ment

Word History and Origins

Origin of signalment¹

from French signalement, from signaler to distinguish