Faceprint
/ˈfeɪsˌprɪnt/
noun
1.
a digitally recorded representation of a person’s face that can be used for security purposes because it is as individual as a fingerprint
noun
a digital photograph or scan of a human face put into a database and used for identification of the person based on unique characteristics
Word Origin
patterned on fingerprint
Usage Note
faceprinting n
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