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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
According to research, Gen Z women have the highest rate of bisexual identification, with over 20 percent identifying as such, compared to 9% of millennial women.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Typically, this is done by checking the customer’s VAT identification number (VAT-ID).
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
The application process generally involves submitting proof of income, residency, and identification.
—Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
The Porter County Sheriff’s Department has released the identification of a man whose body was found along railroad tracks in Liberty Township earlier this month and said the case is still under investigation.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Typically, this is done by checking the customer’s VAT identification number (VAT-ID).
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
The application process generally involves submitting proof of income, residency, and identification.
—Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
The Porter County Sheriff’s Department has released the identification of a man whose body was found along railroad tracks in Liberty Township earlier this month and said the case is still under investigation.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification
Noun
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Judge Carl Nichols ordered the documents’ release on Tuesday in response to a Freedom of Information Act request filed by the Heritage Foundation in 2023.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
19 Mar. 2025
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The photos, posted on the president's official X account, show the historic document displayed near the president's desk.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Intuitive design, clear documentation and strong customer support can significantly enhance adoption rates.—
Kristofer Mussar,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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After the State Controller’s Office receives all required documentation, simple cash claims may be processed within 30 to 60 days, the agency said.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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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,
19 Mar. 2025
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This will likely require the development of foundational models by these systems that can be presented to humans for validation and verification.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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The constant validation from likes and comments — especially from strangers — can make young women more vulnerable to online predators and cyberbullies.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Even when early bonding was disrupted, children can build resilience through later secure relationships, emotional validation, and intentional repair efforts.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Encryption, tokenization and multifactor authentication (MFA) should supplement public data-sharing policies.—
Kalyan Gottipati,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Their advice to counter any ransomware attacks against employers include implementing a multifactor authentication system, and monitoring network usage.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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What's particularly troubling is how quickly investigators accepted the facial recognition result without pursuing basic corroborating evidence that would have immediately cleared the defendant.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Scientists have accumulated evidence for this approach by studying natural events that have flung small particles into the atmosphere.—
Ramin Skibba,
WIRED,
22 Mar. 2025
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There was no trailer, no proof of her performance—just faith in her talent.—
Patricia Alfonso Tortolani,
Allure,
18 Mar. 2025
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This new release is proof of what the Shed is doing right.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2025
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There's the Sustainable Tourism Verification certificate from the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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That includes a $100 million certificate of participation bond, which doesn’t require voter approval and wouldn’t raise property taxes.—
Maria Benevento,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Identification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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