Pronunciation: /aɪˈdiː/
noun a document that proves a person's identity
A1 My ID card has my name and address on it.
A2 I need to show my ID to prove my age.
B1 You must bring your ID with you to enter the club.
B2 The security guard checked my ID before letting me in.
C1 I had to renew my ID because it was expiring soon.
C2 The police asked to see my ID when I was stopped for speeding.
verb to provide identification
A1 I can ID my classmates by their faces.
A2 She ID'd the suspect in the police lineup.
B1 The security guard ID'd the visitor before letting them in.
B2 The forensic team was able to ID the victim using dental records.
C1 The expert was able to ID the rare species of bird based on its unique markings.
C2 The detective ID'd the perpetrator through advanced facial recognition technology.
formal Please make sure to bring a valid ID with you when you come to collect your package.
informal Hey, don't forget your ID when we go to the club tonight.
slang I can't get into the bar without my ID, it's so annoying.
figurative Your determination and perseverance are like your ID, they identify who you are and what you're capable of.
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