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identification

[ahy-den-tuh-fi-key-shuhn, ih-den-] / aɪˌdɛn tə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən, ɪˌdɛn- /


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In both cases, prosecutors at the Southern District of New York used information from other sources to bolster their identification of the defendants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"The identification of the green mineral as malachite is still preliminary," explained Tornero.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Nadella was shown at one point in a recorded video wearing the access badge on a lanyard around his neck, similar to the way people wear identification cards required to enter office buildings.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

To find your record, you’ll need to provide your full name, date of birth, state driver’s license or identification card number and the last four digits of your Social Security number.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Locard believed in a brand-new method of identification: fingerprinting.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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