identifier

Example Sentences

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The U.S. government is no longer issuing identification documents with an “X” identifier, which could impact some intersex individuals, Lorshbough said.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2025

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

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2025

It serves, so to speak, as an identifier for the body cells.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2024

This is the goal of trademarks: to serve as a source identifier so you can distinguish your favorite type of fish-shaped cracker or clutch bag from others in the marketplace.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 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