identifier

noun

iden·​ti·​fi·​er ī-ˈden-tə-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce identifier (audio)
ə-
: one that identifies

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Siri uses a random identifier — a long string of letters and numbers associated with a single device — to keep track of data while it’s being processed, rather than tying it to your identity through your Apple Account or phone number. Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025 There are no lot codes or unique identifiers listed in the recall notice. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025 And in a moment of great division over identifiers of personal diversity, Thompson is making the most of hers, both as a Cherokee and as a woman. Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025 Establish clear, universally recognized definitions and standards for critical elements of the data platform — such as customer identifiers, transaction volumes and product details — that power analytics and AI applications. Sanjay Srivastava, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for identifier

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of identifier was in 1807

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“Identifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/identifier. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

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