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 Republicans added an unrelated provision requiring voters to present identification or notarized affidavit when casting ballots in federal elections — a key part of the SAVE Act that has repeatedly stalled in the Senate. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Republicans also tacked on a controversial voter identification provision to the bill, which Democrats largely oppose. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026 File all of the proper paperwork with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and receive an FEC candidate identification number. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Sep. 2026 For voters aged 70 or older, the acceptable form of photo identification may be expired for any length of time if the identification is otherwise valid. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 29 Sep. 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
  • During Eugene Horsch's arrest, the woman with him had an ID for Blair Tonzelli, 38, who was last seen in Philadelphia in February 2023, police told Fox News Digital in September.
    — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • This price is the same for those in the military and veterans, with photo ID required.
    — Emma Hall October 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of ID
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  • Known as Special Intensive Revision, the revisions have drawn criticism over the documents required to establish voters’ eligibility.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • His punishments were focused on learning from the experience, according to documents filed in his subsequent lawsuit.
    — Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of document
Noun
  • The indictment describes documentation that portrayed foreign buyers as legitimate end users.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The organizations that treat documentation with the same seriousness as the investigation itself can end up in a stronger position, whatever the outcome.
    — Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of documentation
Noun
  • That makes independent verification even more useful when a caller wants money or sensitive information.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Letters may be up to 200 words and signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone for verification.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of verification
Noun
  • That performance has now received significant independent validation.
    — Partner Content, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The role still demands human ownership, but repetitive tasks such as site research and validation are now automated.
    — Victor Karpenko, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of validation
Noun
  • The keys use a USB device to store a private authentication key to complete the login process, thereby ditching digital-only passwords or passcodes that a hacker can steal.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The weak link in the chain TLS certificates are the cryptographic credentials that underpin authentication and encryption protections for websites, mail servers, and other Internet infrastructure.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of authentication
Noun
  • The trial provided no evidence that this test will reduce cancer deaths by 25%.
    — H. Gilbert Welch, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026
  • There's a preponderance of evidence for a good November for Democrats.
    — Nathan Gonzales CQ-Roll Call, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of evidence
Noun
  • To find the proof for zeta(3), Apéry sandwiched the function between two infinite series that converged at just the right speed to ensure zeta(3) must be irrational.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Each tequila spent a total of three months maturing in a specific barrel before being bottled at 100 proof.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of proof

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