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dactyloscopy.

The forensic analysis and comparison of fingerprints as a means of identification of individuals.

12 characters5 syllables approx.English language

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noun/ˌdæktɪlˈɒskəpi/UK
  1. The forensic analysis and comparison of fingerprints as a means of identification of individuals.

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Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek δάκτυλος (dáktulos, “finger”) + σκοπέω (skopéō, “I look at”).

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