Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

identikit

noun
/ˈaɪ.dɛn.tɪ.kɪt/
Definition
A composite picture or description of a person, especially used by law enforcement to help identify suspects.
Examples
  • The police created an identikit of the suspect based on witness descriptions.
  • She used an identikit program to design a rough image of the missing person.
Meaning
The term is often used to refer to a likeness that is assembled from various features, such as facial characteristics, to create an image of someone.
Synonyms
  • Composite
  • Facsimile
  • Portrait