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 For industry, the task entails the identification of quantum-relevant applications prior to the technology’s maturation, rather than waiting until a mature quantum computer is developed. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The development follows an extensive investigation by the sheriff’s office, which teamed up with the Federal Bureau of Investigation earlier this month to offer a $20,000 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of a suspect. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026 This bill, which would take effect in 2030, would ban the disclosure of personal information and require the use of de-identification methods to maintain privacy. — Sharon Udasin, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 The company says its cameras are intended for mapping, safety and improving the technology rather than facial recognition or biometric identification. — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 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
  • That measure would essentially codify existing voter ID policy in its state constitution.
    — Benjamin Swasey, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The president has also attempted to add new voter-ID requirements to vote this year, moves his opponents say are a pretext to undermine election results and restrict voter access.
    — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of ID
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  • Instead, detectives say the group used falsified invoices and documents and transferred cash into personal bank accounts.
    — Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Court documents have previously suggested the Tates’ online empire brought in millions.
    — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of document
Noun
  • The vulnerability occurs when a coding agent with permission to run shell commands treats the file as authoritative setup documentation.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
  • At the same time, medical action starts the documentation process.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of documentation
Noun
  • Age verifications and parental controls come with notorious loopholes.
    — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
  • However, this is standard practice, and a hard credit inquiry is necessary for verification purposes and to guarantee your mortgage interest rate.
    — Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of verification
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  • NuCube says the resulting data will expand the validation database for its models and could support the future licensing pathway for its reactor technology.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Prompts, task decomposition and validation thresholds are calibrated against its behavior, so when the model changes, the tuning has to be redone.
    — Marcin Nowak, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of validation
Noun
  • Facebook is used as an authentication method for the free daily vote.
    — Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Proton supports authentication using a hardware security key.
    — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of authentication
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  • The case is nearly 30 years old, which has affected the kind of evidence presented in court.
    — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • At the time, Duncan’s attorneys with a New Orleans nonprofit had filed a post-conviction appeal but did not have the resources to conduct a fuller investigation and uncover new evidence required to win.
    — Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of evidence
Noun
  • Rocket Mortgage may ask for supporting documentation, including proof of residence, proof of income, proof of funds for your down payment and more.
    — Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Research has advanced considerably, but much of 4D printing remains at the laboratory and proof-of-concept stage.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of proof

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