identification tag

American  

noun

1. either of two oblong metal tags, issued to armed forces personnel, on which are impressed the serial number, name, etc., of the person to whom it is issued, and carried on or about the person at all times.

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Etymology

Origin of identification tag

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

None of the families the AP interviewed received an identification tag or certificate that experts say are usually given to ensure cremations are authentic.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2023

Mr Chanal had his passenger's identification tag in his pocket, which caused a mistake in the identification of the two men, who were newcomers to the Isle of Man TT.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2023

She scanned its carapace for a GPS tracker or an identification tag.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2022

When the two spoke over FaceTime, Mr. Byrne saw Mr. Hayes was dressed like a computer “nerd” and wearing someone else’s identification tag, Mr. Byrne said.

From New York Times • Jun. 26, 2022

He has no identification tag; he releases Peabody; seems not to know the penalties.

From Slaves of Mercury by Schachner, Nathan