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thumbprint (iou)



thumbprint noun & verb. E20.
[from THUMB noun + PRINT noun.]
A. noun.
An impression of the inner surface of the top joint of the thumb, made on a receptive surface and used esp. for identification. E20.
An identifying trait, a distinctive characteristic. M20.
M. Meyer The most difficult thing, if the translator is a creative writer..is to..resist leaving his thumbprint.
b. verb.
verb trans. Record the thumbprint or thumbprints of (a person). L20.
verb intrans. Make a thumbprint. L20.