identification card

noun

: id

Examples of identification card in a Sentence

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Iowa’s Department of Transportation still has a process by which people can change the gender designation on their license or identification card, but has proposed administrative rules to eliminate that option. Hannah Fingerhut, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025 During his initial court appearance on Sunday, Leto, who had a valid firearm owner’s identification card and concealed carry license, was ordered held pending trial. Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025 Karimi had an Islamic Republic of Iran Army identification card in his possession when he was arrested, federal officials said. Michael Loria, USA Today, 25 June 2025 Even then, the child needs to have a boater identification card. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for identification card

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of identification card was in 1889

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“Identification card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/identification%20card. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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