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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
Van Heck was officially accounted for on April 13, 2023, and his family was recently briefed on his identification, the DPAA said.
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Stephen Smith, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
During his studies, Dauphin worked at the university's radio frequency identification lab.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
No one wants to leave as the agonizing identification process takes place.
—Beomsu Jo, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Thousands of incoming staff need key cards, identification badges, security clearances and background checks just to walk in the door on their first day.
—Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Stephen Smith, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
During his studies, Dauphin worked at the university's radio frequency identification lab.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
No one wants to leave as the agonizing identification process takes place.
—Beomsu Jo, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Thousands of incoming staff need key cards, identification badges, security clearances and background checks just to walk in the door on their first day.
—Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification
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This document is intended for CNBC Pro subscribers only and is not for distribution to the general public.Katie Stockton, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
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Some voters might be bothered that Pettitte admitted to using human growth hormone in 2002 and 2004 after his name surfaced in the Mitchell Report, a 409-page document Major League Baseball issued in December 2007 about players’ use of PEDs.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Somewhat ironically, his documentation of Korea’s evolving leisure culture contains a strong work ethic.Hanna Park, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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Companies in the business of making drugs or medical devices must produce reams of documentation for everything from research and clinical trials to product development to manufacturing and labels, Sarna said.Alex Konrad, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Robust know-your-customer (KYC) protocols, enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk applicants and thorough verification of fund sources can help mitigate risks, but that is not all; there is more to the story.Khurram Akhtar, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Complete and finalized annual data is typically released the following year after more comprehensive verification and analysis by the agency.Jovi Dai, The Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Oversharing on social media: Sharing less and living more prioritizes personal growth over seeking external validation.Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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All in all, somewhere between 16 and 25 Chargers get some form of validation from Harbaugh after each win.Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Multifactor authentication, which combines multiple verification methods, is a must.Joseph Ours, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Consider using a password manager to generate and store complex passwords. 3) Enable two-factor authentication: Where possible, enable multifactor authentication.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Flyers’ ability to pepper Woll with shots, and the Leafs’ inability to get the other way quickly, was further evidence of how McCabe’s absence could hamper the team.Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Patrick Toomey, the deputy director of ACLU's National Security Project, said the government has not supported its claims against TikTok with concrete public evidence.Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
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That’s higher proof than traditional bourbon or rye whiskey, resulting in a lighter flavor profile.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Take the brand’s latest collection drop as proof: the 2025 BÉIS Sport Collection features a line-up of high-performance bags and accessories to assist those always on the move.Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 16 Jan. 2025
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In November, the drone delivery provider got the necessary go-ahead from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to make everyday customer deliveries by drone, becoming the sixth U.S. drone operator to receive a Part 135 air carrier certificate.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2025
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Harris reads the votes by each state in alphabetical order: Starting with Alabama, Harris will open the certificates and hand them down to one of the tellers.Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Identification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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