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identifier

[ahy-den-tuh-fahy-er, i-den-] / aɪˈdɛn təˌfaɪ ər, ɪˈdɛn- /


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The way it works is guests’ faces are scanned, converted into a numerical identifier and matched with ticket data.

From Los Angeles Times May 20, 2026

That dollar amount served as a unique identifier in a separate disclosure table showing OBDC’s valuation methods for different categories of Level 3 investments.

From The Wall Street Journal May 13, 2026

It was unclear initially who placed the bet because the anonymous account had a blockchain identifier of letters and numbers.

From BBC Apr. 28, 2026

She doesn’t use it as Nessa’s identifier but instead, uses it to poke fun at people’s misplaced assumptions of Nessa.

From Salon Dec. 5, 2024

It is customary for the first identifier to have the species named after him, or any name he chooses, so long as it is not already in use.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

UnitedHealth Group, which insured some Perfect Child patients, said “it is not at all uncommon to see ABA providers change names and” tax identifiers to avoid detection of potentially fraudulent billing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 2, 2026

These patterns act as unique optical identifiers that are difficult to replicate, making them useful for anti-counterfeiting and traceability applications.

From Science Daily Apr. 21, 2026

"Just seeing an Asian American, her struggle with her family and expectation, there's a lot of identifiers there that we take with us," Christine says.

From BBC Mar. 15, 2026

Cox identifies subscribers by Internet Protocol addresses, unique identifiers assigned to a home or business, not necessarily an individual.

From Slate Nov. 28, 2025

She plays the tape backward and forward, stops and starts, scribbles down identifiers she missed.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline




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