sõrmejäljena
Sõrmejäljena, also known as *fingerprinting* in English, is the process of identifying individuals based on their unique ridge patterns on the tips of their fingers. This method is widely used in forensic science, criminal investigations, and various administrative applications due to its high reliability and individual specificity.
The human fingerprint consists of friction ridge skin, which forms distinct patterns such as arches, loops,
Fingerprinting was first systematically documented in the late 19th century by Sir Francis Galton and later
In addition to law enforcement, fingerprinting is used for secure access control, biometric authentication, and immigration