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signaletic

signaletic

9.9
About records of physical features used to identify people, like fingerprints
  • adjective
  • /ˌsɪɡnəˈlɛtɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : biométrico
  • The detective analyzed the signaletic records to match the fingerprints found at the scene.

Examples

  • Modern security systems often rely on signaletic data such as facial recognition.

  • The museum displayed old signaletic cards used by police in the early 20th century.

  • The signaletic data collected will help in identifying individuals more accurately.

  • Researchers are focusing on signaletic methods to enhance security protocols.

  • The detective analyzed the signaletic records to match the fingerprints found at the scene.

  • Modern security systems often rely on signaletic data such as facial recognition.

  • The museum displayed old signaletic cards used by police in the early 20th century.

Synonyms

biometric
vssignaletic
  • Specialized
21 4.8

Relating to measuring body or behavior features for identifying people and checking health

focuses specifically on systematic recording of physical traits for identification

Surface Forms

signaletic positive

Morphology

signaletic = signal (opaque) = signal + etic

Although formed from 'signal', this specialized criminological/administrative sense ('systematic recording of physical characteristics') is technical and not derivable by general learners.

Etymology

Signaletic comes from signal (from Latin signum 'sign') and the ending -etic meaning 'related to'. So, a signaletic record is a list of 'signs' or features (like fingerprints or face details) used to identify a person.