as in identification
something presented to show that someone is the person they claim to be
Motorists were stopped at a checkpoint and required to present identity cards before traveling any further.
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Recent Examples of identity card
Its pioneering e-government initiative allows Estonians to go online to vote, pay taxes, and appear in court, all with a digital identity card.
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Susan Lund, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2018
The woman explains that her 18-year-old son had recently transitioned and had at last received his national identity card confirming his gender.
—Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
Investigators found hundreds of counterfeit federal and state identity cards as part of their investigation.
—Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
Because 300 million Indians now have bank accounts, and more than a billion have cell phones and unique biometric identity cards, mobile banking has taken off.
—Gurcharan Das, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2019
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Susan Lund, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2018
The woman explains that her 18-year-old son had recently transitioned and had at last received his national identity card confirming his gender.
—Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
Investigators found hundreds of counterfeit federal and state identity cards as part of their investigation.
—Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
Because 300 million Indians now have bank accounts, and more than a billion have cell phones and unique biometric identity cards, mobile banking has taken off.
—Gurcharan Das, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identity card
Noun
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But quality talent identification is not solely what allows RUSG to be successful.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Officers took the gun, along with his airport identification badge that’s required to work at the airport, per the release.—
Sara Schilling,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Without rigorous evidence, policy decisions default to ideology and business as usual.—
Andrew V. Papachristos,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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The convictions were based on confessions obtained through coercive tactics, despite pretrial DNA evidence that excluded them.—
Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Financial plans are living documents, and a responsible advisor will adapt your strategy to reflect life changes, market developments, or shifts in your priorities.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The Kremlin said Monday that no documents have been signed yet, but there is interest in cooperation.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Originally introduced to reduce administrative burdens and facilitate cross-border trade, the exemption enables low-value parcels to pass through customs with minimal documentation and limited inspection.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The documentation tells you which tube goes into which hole on the filament hub.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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He’s barred from possessing weapons, contacting any witnesses, victims or co-defendants and must seek permission from the court to travel outside Dallas.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2025
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Two days after Selena confronted her, Saldívar applied for a permit to purchase a gun from a gun store in San Antonio, witnesses testified during her trial, per the Associated Press.—
Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Identity card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identity%20card. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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