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One-to-Many
Fingerprint search that compares the minutiae from a candidate fingerprint image against the fingerprint minutiae database to determine whether or not the candidate exists in the database. (synonym for identification.)

One-to-One
Fingerprint search that compares the minutiae from an individual's live fingerprint image against fingerprint minutiae stored on a card or in a specific database record to determine whether or not the individual is who he or she claims to be. (synonym for verification.)

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
A biometric organization (manufacturer) that assembles a complete biometric system from parts, or a biometric module for integration into a complete biometric system.