signalment

[ sig-nl-muh nt ]
/ ˈsɪg nl mənt /

noun

a detailed description, especially of distinctive features, of a person for identification, usually for police purposes.

Origin of signalment

1770–80; < French signalement, derivative of signaler to signalize. See signal, -ment

Words nearby signalment

signal transduction pathway, signal-to-noise ratio, signalize, signally, signalman, signalment, signatory, signature, signature loan, signature tune, signboard

British Dictionary definitions for signalment

signalment
/ (ˈsɪɡnəlmənt) /

noun

US a detailed description of a person, for identification or use in police records

Word Origin for signalment

from French signalement, from signaler to distinguish