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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 companies operating the websites must require identification or use an age verification system.
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Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The bird was documented and banded for easier identification in the future, according to researchers.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
The California Highway Patrol will be on the lookout for drunk drivers in the Sacramento region — as well as those without proper identification.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The issue was discovered following consumer complaints, which led to the identification of undeclared milk in the Vegan is Believin’ product and undeclared cashew in Here Comes Truffle.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The bird was documented and banded for easier identification in the future, according to researchers.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
The California Highway Patrol will be on the lookout for drunk drivers in the Sacramento region — as well as those without proper identification.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The issue was discovered following consumer complaints, which led to the identification of undeclared milk in the Vegan is Believin’ product and undeclared cashew in Here Comes Truffle.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification
Noun
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But Rand’s numbers are almost identical in terms of your name, ID and popularity.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Few Republicans back forcing a vote, although several support the bill itself to compel the full release of the documents.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Beginning October 12, 2025, the 29 nations of the European Schengen Area will start phasing out the stamping of travel documents and instead will switch to a new digital Entry/Exit System (EES), which the European Union argues will accelerate border-control processes and improve security.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
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Turn over the entire original case file, including investigative reports, warrant documentation, and administrative notes, after PSU completes its investigation.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Sep. 2025
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According to documentation provided by the development district, Phase 1 of the project, made up of surveys and permitting, is 90% completed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Sep. 2025
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According to OpenAI, Chinese hackers also tapped ChatGPT to build password brute-forcing scripts and to dig up sensitive information on US defense networks, satellite systems and ID verification systems.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The companies operating the websites must require identification or use an age verification system.—
Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Refiberd x GenuTrace Forensic supply chain verification firm GenuTrace has inked a strategic collaboration with textile recycling startup Refiberd to deliver a dual-layer validation system.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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In the second validation study, a team led by microbiologists José Penadés and Tiago Costa at Imperial College London challenged the AI co-scientist with a thorny question about bacterial evolution.—
Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Check out my guide to setting strong authentication and avoiding scams targeting mobile payments.—
Kurt Knutsson
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links.,
FOXNews.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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One of them, Lifeworks-ACS, received at least 14 returns and mailed them to CNBC for authentication.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Paige Tortorelli,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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According to the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, the evidence didn't point to Kristil's alleged stalker, but her own husband.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Although the incidents were, on paper, entirely separate, Skeet and his allies believed they were linked and evidence of a conspiracy, orchestrated by Brandon and his allies, to remove them from power in the county.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Cycling the heat on and off allows the robots to adjust speed and even change direction — proof that controlled, repeatable motion is possible at this tiny scale.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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The proof is inked on his right arm.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Identification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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