identikit
|i-den-ti-kit|
/aɪˈdɛntɪˌkɪt/
composite image tool
Etymology
'identikit' originates from the combination of 'identity' and 'kit', where 'identity' refers to the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is, and 'kit' refers to a set of tools or equipment.
'Identikit' was coined in the mid-20th century as a trademark for a tool used by law enforcement to create facial composites.
Initially, it referred specifically to a trademarked tool, but now it is used more generally to describe any composite image tool.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a set of pictures of facial features used to create a composite image of a person, typically a suspect in a crime.
The police used an identikit to help identify the suspect.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/15 03:06