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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

A unique identifier number will be given to children across services, similar to an adult's national insurance number.

From BBC Dec. 16, 2024

Furthermore, some critics of Rapid DNA have warned that by probing into a unique identifier that reveals sensitive medical information, the technology is a violation of privacy and civil liberties.

From Salon Aug. 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

However, the investigator added, the company scrubs data to remove personal or business identifiers in case contractors aren’t abiding by its instructions.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 23, 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

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

From Slate Nov. 28, 2025

"We would like to reiterate that no payment details or order history information has been accessed and the impacted personal data remains limited to basic personal identifiers as advised previously," they said.

From BBC Sep. 28, 2025

The regime then assigned identifiers on the cover of the cards.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys




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