identification

noun

Definition of identificationnext
as in ID
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 legislation, which would require voters to provide proof of citizenship when registering and show photo identification at the polls, has stalled in Congress amid bipartisan opposition. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 17 July 2026 Unlike many bacterial foodborne illnesses that develop quickly, symptoms often do not appear until one to two weeks after exposure, making identification of the original source considerably more challenging. — Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The bill, among other things, would require people to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and photo identification when casting their ballot. — Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 The president also urged Congress to pass election legislation requiring voter identification and significantly restricting voting by mail. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for identification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification
  1. ID
  2. document
  3. documentation
  4. verification
  5. validation
  6. authentication
  7. evidence
  8. proof
Noun
  • Chief Estella Patterson told committee members officers have a hard time determining the exact age of juveniles without an ID, which delays the investigation and prolongs police interactions.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
  • Bring an acceptable form of photo ID to the ballot, like a driver’s license, passport, military ID, employee badge or nondriver ID card.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Definition of ID
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  • And many nonprofits do help with other re-entry services like getting identification documents or employment counseling.
    — Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Bourne filed her candidate documents Monday, as first reported by The Davis Vanguard.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of document
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  • Conversely, there are moments throughout Pompeii where the trail goes cold due to insufficient documentation from 2,000 years ago, frustrating Hiddleston in the process.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
  • The rate was $485 a night, according to expense documentation provided to the Herald through the records request.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of documentation
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  • Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026
  • The European Commission is working on its own age verification app that will let users prove their age while keeping their identity anonymous.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Definition of verification
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  • Furthermore, Ding emphasized that the technology still requires real-world validation before it can be widely adopted.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
  • Of course, under whatever rules, Oscar validation can mean the difference between multi-platform distribution and oblivion in the American marketplace.
    — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026
Definition of validation
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  • The primary means of compromise the agency warned about was hackers scanning IP ranges with active Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agents that accept common or default authentication credentials.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
  • Sysdig said JadePuffer entered through an internet exposed Langflow instance by using CVE 2025 3248, a missing authentication flaw in the code validation endpoint that allowed unauthenticated Python execution on the host.
    — Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of authentication
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  • And there is also evidence the pattern carries across to the Copa America.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Officers were initially called for reports of shots fired in the area and arrived to find evidence of a shooting.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of evidence
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  • Each of our squirrel-proof bird feeder picks is top rated on Amazon, and our list includes popular brands like Brome, Kingsyard, and Perky-Pet.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • White sneakers tend to lead the trends come spring and summer, but Styles is proof that a black pair of comfy kicks is just as wearable—with a slightly more edgy feel.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of proof

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