Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

e-fit

noun
/ˈiːˌfɪt/
Definition
An electronic image created to assist in the identification of a suspect.
Examples
  • The police used an e-fit of the suspect in their appeal for information.
  • Witnesses collaborated to create an e-fit based on their descriptions.
Meaning
E-fit is commonly used in law enforcement to help witnesses create a digital likeness of a person they remember seeing.
Synonyms
  • Digital facial composite
  • Computer-generated image
  • Identikit