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something presented to show that someone is the person they claim to be
You'll need two forms of identification to register to vote.
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Recent Examples of identification
The input generated by the visual system then needs to be processed, from individual character recognition up to the identification of words and sentences, processes that involve systems in areas of the brain involved in both visual processing and language.
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Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 3 Mar. 2025
Then officers told Mangione to provide identification and ordered him to put his hands on his head.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Police searched the Terrain and, in a backpack, found Nelson’s school identification.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2025
Data from the Campus Vote Project shows several states, including Texas, Iowa and Missouri, do not accept student IDs as valid identification to vote.
—Stephen C. Phillips, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
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Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 3 Mar. 2025
Then officers told Mangione to provide identification and ordered him to put his hands on his head.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Police searched the Terrain and, in a backpack, found Nelson’s school identification.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2025
Data from the Campus Vote Project shows several states, including Texas, Iowa and Missouri, do not accept student IDs as valid identification to vote.
—Stephen C. Phillips, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification
Noun
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The Project 2025 document suggested phasing out IDR plans for student loan borrowers and replacing them with a one-size-fits-all IDR plan.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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Federal officials were told to eliminate the option to choose a marker for a third gender identity on documents such as passports.—
Varad Mehta,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These militant and self-organized practices often left behind only scant documentation.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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If acceptable documentation was not provided, the commissioner ordered deportation.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Mar. 2025
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Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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App stores, however, say app developers are better equipped to handle age verification and other safety measures.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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External validation can be incredibly helpful in taming our doubts and, in turn, strengthening commitment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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What if true confidence wasn’t about external validation but about deep emotional security?—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Despite the limitations of existing biometric modules, fingerprint and face authentication technology are expected to be the go-to biometric methods for the foreseeable future.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Static multifactor authentication isn’t enough; combine it with adaptive authentication and just-in-time access to limit exposure windows.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Just in time for the spring selling season, there is evidence that the rate of home price increases is slowing down, and one reason is there are more homes for sale.—
Jill Schlesinger,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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His announcement follows his recent opposition to a separate legal effort by the Menendez brothers to challenge their convictions based on what their lawyers claim is new evidence.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Beyond that, the deal is more proof that Pittsburgh isn’t necessarily punting on next season, either.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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The affidavit drew attention to various outlets who caught on to the inaccuracies present in Jane Doe’s story as proof that there wasn’t a real case against JAY-Z.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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In 2021, the school received $150 million from the David Geffen Foundation, making tuition free for all degree and certificate students.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Gold certificates: These represent ownership of gold without the hassle of physical possession.—
Stephanie Colestock,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Identification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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