finger scan

/ˌfɪŋgər skæn/
IPA guide

Definitions of finger scan
  1. noun
    biometric identification by automatically scanning a person's fingerprints electronically
    synonyms: finger scanning
    see moresee less
    type of:
    biometric authentication, biometric identification, identity verification
    the automatic identification of living individuals by using their physiological and behavioral characteristics
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘finger scan'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family