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genetic fingerprinting

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The forensic analysis of genetic information from a biological sample in order to aid identification.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

the procedure of analyzing the DNA in samples of a person's body tissue or body fluid for the purpose of identification

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: genetic profiling

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: procedure, process

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