Definition DNA fingerprinting in British English

DNA fingerprinting noun

[uncountable] noun

/ˌdiː en eɪ ˈfɪŋɡə(r)ˌprɪntɪŋ/

/ˌdiː en eɪ ˈprəʊfaɪlɪŋ/

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 APB

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