Fingering (noun)

1. The act of touching or manipulating something or someone with the fingers.
2. The technique of playing a musical instrument or typing on a keyboard with the fingers.

Origin:

Fingering comes from the verb "to finger" which means to touch or manipulate with the fingers, it was first recorded in the early 17th century and is still in use today.

Examples:

1. The detective was careful to avoid smudging the fingerprints while doing the fingering.
2. The pianist was praised for her delicate fingering of the keys.
3. The fingering of the guitar strings was done with great skill.
4. The child was scolded for his rough fingering of the delicate vase.
5. The typist was praised for her fast and accurate fingering.