Meaning of the word fingerprinting in English

What does fingerprinting mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fingerprinting

US /ˈfɪŋ.ɡərˌprɪn.tɪŋ/
UK /ˈfɪŋ.ɡəˌprɪn.tɪŋ/

Noun

1.

the process of taking fingerprints from someone, especially for identification purposes

Example:
The police used fingerprinting to identify the suspect.
New employees undergo a process of background checks and fingerprinting.
2.

the use of a unique digital signature or characteristic to identify a device, user, or data

Example:
Browser fingerprinting can track users across different websites.
Digital fingerprinting is used to protect copyrighted content.