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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Anyone who builds on the OpenAI API knows how sensitive these identifiers are. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025 Gold card applicants are required to provide full personal and identity information for the principal beneficiary, including legal name, birth details, passport information, and other identifiers, according to the form. Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025 The model numbers for the affected FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors are 72081-01 and 72080-01, and the unique device identifiers are 00357599818005 and 00357599819002. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025 Authorities allege that Padilla-Maciel, 23, was associated with a gang that uses the color blue as an identifier, and rivals with a gang that uses red. Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 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 21 Dec. 2025.

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