ID card

noun

identification card.

Origin of ID card

First recorded in 1960–65

Words Nearby ID card

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How to use ID card in a sentence

I was forced to bring two male “identity verifiers” to assert who I was, despite the fact that I carried my ID card with me.
Saudi Activist Manal Al-Sharif on Why She Removed the Veil | Manal Al Sharif, Advancing Human Rights | October 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
An ID card to vote would be a poll tax if it was at all costly or difficult for some to acquire.
Poll Results: Despite its Flaws, Readers Support the National ID | Ryan Prior | March 27, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Today we asked, "Should America move toward a national ID card?"
Poll Results: Despite its Flaws, Readers Support the National ID | Ryan Prior | March 27, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
David Frum: I'm going to get myself into all kinds of trouble here, but ... I'm in favor of a national ID card.
Answering Your Questions | David Frum | March 23, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Are you ever mistaken for the real Mark Zuckerberg when handing over a credit card at the grocery store, or an ID card at the bar?
Fake Mark Zuckerberg Rotem Guez on Why He Changed His Name | Brian Ries | December 22, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST

Mike the Angel pulled out his ID card and handed it to the security cop.
Unwise Child | Gordon Randall Garrett
The picture of him on his ID card was the only one which seemed to puzzle her.
The Book | Michael Shaara
Mike the Angel nodded as he shook icy drops from his gloved hands, then fished in his belt pocket for his newly printed ID card.
Unwise Child | Gordon Randall Garrett
He produced the ID card and handed it with the special card to the Myrmidon.
Pagan Passions | Gordon Randall Garrett
"Let's see your ID card, please," the Myrmidon said in the same tone as before.
Pagan Passions | Gordon Randall Garrett

British Dictionary definitions for ID card

ID card

noun

a card or document that serves to identify a person, or to prove his age, membership, etc

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