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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

"Family later discovered that her personal belongings, including her purse, identification, and cell phones had been left behind, prompting concern for her welfare and a missing person investigation," police said.

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

For decades, Faulds tried and failed to convince someone, anyone, that he’d discovered a new system of identification.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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