Definition DNA fingerprinting in American English

DNA fingerprinting noun

[uncountable] noun

/ˌdi en eɪ ˈfɪŋɡərˌprɪntɪŋ/

/ˌdi en eɪ ˈproʊfaɪlɪŋ/

the scientific examination of someone's DNA to find out whether they are someone's father, whether they have committed a crime, etc.

Synonyms and related words

carrier carry chromosome agent provocateur all-points bulletin Amber alert

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