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E-fit, n. Brit. Brit. |ˈiːfɪt|, U.S. |ˈiˌfɪt| Forms: 19– E-FIT, 19– E-Fit, 19– E-fit [‹ e- prefix1 + fit n.4, after photofit n. The explanation of the term as an acronym (noted in quot. 1994) is probably a later rationalization.] A computer program for creating an electronic picture based on composite photographs of facial features; a picture so produced.
1988Daily Tel. 24 June 16 One of the advantages of E-Fit over Photofit..is its ability to move and alter features as the witness is watching, allowing the witness to experiment with different features. 1988Daily Tel. 5 Oct. 4/4 Known as E-FIT, it can create any face on a screen from a witness's description. The face can then be modified at the touch of a button. 1994Independent on Sunday 7 Aug. 7/2 Some of the most notable recent successes with images have been due to Electronic Facial Identification Technique—E-Fit—systems, otherwise known as videofit. 1999Nouse (Univ. of York) Mar. 6/1 Police have issued an ‘e-fit’ of a man they believe to have been involved in an attack on a female student last week. 2001Daily Mirror (Electronic ed.) 14 Apr. The E-fit was compiled by a very good witness who is happy with the likeness. |