identifier
noun
something, such as a name, number, code, label, etc., that serves to identify or represent a person or thing.
identifiers
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pluralof identifier.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Since the public rolls don’t include voters’ unique identifiers, people at the lab also knew linking them to HSI’s data would produce mismatches — what the staffer called an “ungodly” number of false positives.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
UnitedHealth Group, which insured some Perfect Child patients, said “it is not at all uncommon to see ABA providers change names and” tax identifiers to avoid detection of potentially fraudulent billing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
These patterns act as unique optical identifiers that are difficult to replicate, making them useful for anti-counterfeiting and traceability applications.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 21, 2026
“Secure ballot envelope identifiers provide a reliable, auditable mechanism to enforce Federal law without unduly burdening or infringing on the rights of eligible voters,” the order reads.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2026
She plays the tape backward and forward, stops and starts, scribbles down identifiers she missed.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
