ID card

noun

Definition of ID cardnext
as in document
something presented to show that someone is the person they claim to be As we waited in the security line, the officer told us to have our ID cards ready.

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Recent Examples of ID card Passport Holder Keep your passport easily accessible for hotel check-in with a passport holder that includes space for other essentials like boarding passes, credit cards, ID cards, and more. — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 Only then was Ballard identified, through an ID card in his pocket. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 Everyone so affected must receive a new voter ID card before the primary. — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026 Everyone so affected in Broward, Palm Beach or any other county must receive a new voter ID card before the primary. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ID card
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  1. document
  2. documentation
  3. identification
  4. paper
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  • The stepfather’s name was redacted from the police documents, and CNN was unable to contact him for additional information.
    — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The Center for Strategic and International Studies, a Washington think tank, has released reports on declining inventories based on budget documents and other public information.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of document
Noun
  • More specifically, the documentation suggests the LTE-M 4G connection can be used to transmit voice data, while there is also a satellite connection for other forms of data.
    — Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Eligible employment, the right type of federal loans, qualifying repayment plans and consistent documentation all play a role in reaching forgiveness after 120 qualifying payments.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of documentation
Noun
  • Institutional affiliation is provided for identification purposes only.
    — David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The View From Nigeria On July 31, Nigeria ordered all digital asset traders and exchanges to register for a tax identification number or face fines and a possible prison term, cracking down on tax evasion in its growing cryptocurrency market.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of identification
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  • In a new paper, Zahavy argues that current large language models (LLMs) may be unable to make original discoveries on their own.
    — Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • If that part of the paper’s article turns out to be true, the 718 really might be going all electric after all.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of paper

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