fin·ger·tip
ˈfiŋ-gər-ˌtip 
1
: the tip of a finger
2
: a protective covering for the end of a finger
1
: readily accessible : being within easy reach
fingertip information
fingertip controls
2
: extending from head or shoulders to mid-thigh
—used of clothing
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Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
As the first generation to have grown up with the internet at their fingertips as toddlers, Gen Z is used to having instant access to information, experts said.
—Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
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Noun
Patented seamless roll-top fingertips provide great sensitivity and another layer of protection.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
As the first generation to have grown up with the internet at their fingertips as toddlers, Gen Z is used to having instant access to information, experts said.
—Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Fingertip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fingertip. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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