English Explanatory Dictionary

identikit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A picture of a person, reconstructed from strips showing facial features selected to match witnesses' descriptions; used by the police to construct a likeness of a person sought for a crime.
adj
  1. Indistinguishable from each other; mass-produced or mass marketed.

Pronunciation

/aɪˈdɛntɪkɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-identikit.wav /aɪˈdɛntəkɪt/

Word forms

identikit identikits

Etymology

Blend of identification + kit, originally a trademark.

Synonyms

police sketch composite sketch facial composite photofit cookie-cutter
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