identification card

American

noun

a card giving identifying data about a person, as full name, address, age, and color of hair and eyes, and often containing a photograph: for use as identification at a place of employment, school, club, etc.

Etymology

Origin of identification card

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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To register to vote, Californians must provide their driver’s license number or state identification card number and the last four digits of their Social Security number, along with other information.

From Los Angeles Times

Along with a driver’s license, U.S. passport or state identification card, acceptable identification also can include photo identification cards issued by a school, a credit card company, a gym, an insurance company, an employer or a public housing agency.

From Los Angeles Times

Nima said armed officers stopped him but allowed him to go after seeing his hospital identification card.

From BBC

Prosecutors allege the 33-year-old Toronto native created a fake employee identification card to receive free flights on US airlines - and at one point even asked to sit in the cockpit.

From BBC

She provided her son's college identification card plus a description of his appearance, build and footwear.

From BBC

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