| NOUN | communication | positive identification | evidence proving that you are who you say you are |
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| Meaning | evidence proving that you are who you say you are; evidence establishing that you are among the group of people already known to the system; recognition by the system leads to acceptance. | |
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| Example | "a system for positive identification can prevent the use of a single identity by several people" | |
| Narrower | ID, I.D. | A card or badge used to identify the bearer |
| card, identity card | A card certifying the identity of the bearer | |
| credit card, charge card, charge plate, plastic | A card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has a satisfactory credit rating and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered | |
| debit card | A card (usually plastic) that enables the holder to withdraw money or to have the cost of purchases charged directly to the holder's bank account | |
| green card | A card that identifies the bearer as an alien with permanent resident status in the United States | |
| key | A generic term for any device whose possession entitles the holder to a means of access | |
| number | A numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification | |
| password, watchword, word, parole, countersign | A secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group | |
| smart card | A plastic card containing a microprocessor that enables the holder to perform operations requiring data that is stored in the microprocessor | |
| Broader | identification | evidence of identity |
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