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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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This motion is a ploy to delay producing documents and communications that UMG hopes to keep hidden and buried.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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Bayley’s also been approved for a Small Business Administration loan of $37,000 after weeks of documents and paperwork, but that won’t be enough to replace her double-wide.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Intuitive design, clear documentation and strong customer support can significantly enhance adoption rates.—
Kristofer Mussar,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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After the State Controller’s Office receives all required documentation, simple cash claims may be processed within 30 to 60 days, the agency said.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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,
19 Mar. 2025
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This will likely require the development of foundational models by these systems that can be presented to humans for validation and verification.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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And Hubbard, the fourth-round selection, signed a massive extension mid-season — a validation of his best and healthiest season to date.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2025
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Build self-acceptance first, rather than seeking validation externally.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Passwords, second-factor authentication cookies and other sensitive credentials were also compromised.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
12 Mar. 2025
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Use secure APIs and OAuth authentication to integrate automation bots with enterprise applications like electronic health record (EHR) systems and insurance portals.—
Rajiv Kumaresan,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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Witnesses and suspects had died, and evidence was gone.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There was no trailer, no proof of her performance—just faith in her talent.—
Patricia Alfonso Tortolani,
Allure,
18 Mar. 2025
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Nothing, however, is ever 100% guaranteed in the world of cybersecurity, and this latest campaign is proof of that.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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However, the Chromecast just stopped working when its certificate expired.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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All plans include an SSL certificate, a mobile-friendly site design, a PayPal button, a free business phone number for a year, 24/7 support, and a handful of other features.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Identification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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