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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
State police asked anyone with information that could lead to the identification and arrest of the shooter to contact them.
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Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 14 May 2025
For one thing, most of the undocumented file tax returns using individual taxpayer identification numbers rather than Social Security numbers, as most citizen taxpayers do.
—Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Aside from the identification from the one witness, there was no other evidence tying Eduardo Caba to the crime.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 12 May 2025
Ultimately, the study appeals for more extensive exploration of the deep oceans and the identification of target areas for future research that will offer a more representative view into the global ocean floor.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 May 2025
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Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 14 May 2025
For one thing, most of the undocumented file tax returns using individual taxpayer identification numbers rather than Social Security numbers, as most citizen taxpayers do.
—Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Aside from the identification from the one witness, there was no other evidence tying Eduardo Caba to the crime.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 12 May 2025
Ultimately, the study appeals for more extensive exploration of the deep oceans and the identification of target areas for future research that will offer a more representative view into the global ocean floor.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification
Noun
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Reductions had started at Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Labor, AmeriCorps and the Small Business Administration, according to court documents.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Even though five contractors died last year while working on Edison’s electrical system, the committee didn’t include contractor safety as a goal, according to the company’s documents.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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Start with simple documentation that covers: How often the family or team meets Who reviews or approves decisions What the escalation path looks like when things get stuck This kind of alignment often takes the form of a short family charter.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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After returning home, Jarrett and colleagues combined their data with historical documentation and cultural knowledge.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
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Those stations provided verification that bears were taken legally and were also monitored independently by animal-welfare volunteers, who were credited by environmental groups with helping to stop the hunt early.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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Use policy-as-code frameworks to codify industry standards, enabling continuous verification.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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While much attention is given to the early stages of ideation and validation, in our experience managing startups in VisionX Partners, the Efficiency Phase is a critical yet frequently overlooked period.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The claim is being reviewed under the Commission’s claim validation requirements and is the subject of external investigation.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Most platforms adopt a consumer-to-consumer model, with authentication happening digitally.—
Benjamin Voyer,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Baseball’s authentication program started in 2001, with the aim of guaranteeing the authenticity of MLB memorabilia and merchandise.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2025
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There is no evidence that that is happening in significant numbers, according to the Migration Policy Institute.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Among other reasons to dispute the claim, the council cited a lack of evidence from spy agencies about communication and monetary exchanges that would be expected if the gang and government were working together.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final is proof that’s not the case.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The foundations of human persuasion are well-documented, perhaps most famously by Dr. Robert Cialdini, who outlined principles like reciprocity, scarcity, authority, commitment and consistency, liking, and social proof.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The program formally allows students to apply for a visa to study in the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem informed the school, however, its certificate had been revoked.—
Jackson Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2025
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Her accomplishments include earning AVID awards, earning her Red Cross babysitting basics certificate, an Exceptional Seagull Award and Breakfast of Champions Award in humanities at her school.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
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“Identification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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