fingerprint patterns

[ˈfɪŋɡərprɪnt ˈpætərnz]
nounpl: fingerprint patterns
padrões de impressão digital
1. The unique ridge formations and loops found on the tips of human fingers, used for identification purposes
Fingerprint patterns are unique to each individual and never change throughout a person's lifetime.
Os padrões de impressão digital são únicos para cada indivíduo e nunca mudam ao longo da vida de uma pessoa.
2. The specific arrangements of whorls, loops, and arches that form the basis of fingerprint identification in forensic science
The detective compared the fingerprint patterns found at the crime scene with the suspect's records.
O detetive comparou os padrões de impressão digital encontrados na cena do crime com os registros do suspeito.
3. Biometric data used for security, authentication, and criminal identification systems
Modern smartphones use fingerprint patterns for biometric authentication.
Os smartphones modernos usam padrões de impressão digital para autenticação biométrica.
In Brazil, fingerprint patterns are crucial for identity documentation (CPF registration) and criminal records. They are mandatory for official identification and are deeply integrated into the country's bureaucratic and legal systems. In the USA, fingerprinting is standard for background checks, employment, and criminal history purposes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fingerprintsridge patternsdigital patternsdermatoglyphics

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
padrões de impressão digital
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese, commonly used in police and security contexts
São Paulo
padrões dactiloscópicos
More technical term used in forensic and legal documents
Portugal
padrões de impressão digital
Standard European Portuguese equivalent
Technical/Forensic
padrões de cristas papilares
Scientific terminology referring to papillary ridge patterns

Related Words

forensic sciencebiometric identificationcriminal databaseridge formationswhorllooparch

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave a fingerprint (deixar uma impressão digital) - to make one's mark or influence
no two fingerprints are alike (nenhuma impressão digital é igual à outra) - expressing uniqueness
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