Photofitting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Photofitting is a noun meaning The production of a sketch of a criminal from available information, often specifically DNA.
Meaning
The production of a sketch of a criminal from available information, often specifically DNA.
Example Sentences
For over a year, Britain's Forensic Science Service (FSS) has employed what the agency terms "DNA photofitting," in which the genetic markers in the suspect's DNA found at a crime site are compared against a database of DNA markers.
The practice of rendering appearance from forensic samples is called “Forensic DNA Phenotyping” (FDP) or “molecular photofitting,” and there are a handful of scientists and companies around the world trying to make this not only scientifically possible, but also a useful law enforcement tool.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stereoplotting, photocaging, photoenhancement, photoprocessing, aftercrime, midiprep.
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