Phantombild
composite sketch · phantom image
The German word "Phantombild" is a noun that means "composite sketch" or "identikit picture." It is composed of the words "Phantom," which refers to something that is not real or is an image often associated with a ghost, and "Bild," meaning "picture" or "image."
A "Phantombild" is typically used by law enforcement to visually represent a suspect's appearance based on witness descriptions. Similar terms in German include "Compositebild" (composite image) and "Identifikationsbild" (identification picture).
The difference is that "Phantombild" specifically pertains to sketches or renderings used in criminal investigations to aid in identifying suspects, whereas the other terms may refer to general images or accounts used for broader purposes.
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Examples
Die Polizei zeigte ein Phantombild des Verdächtigen.noun
The police showed a composite sketch of the suspect.
Gestern wurde ein Phantombild veröffentlicht.noun
Yesterday a phantom image was published.
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