ID
/ˌaɪˈdiː/
NOUN
1. The unconscious part of the personality
The instinctive and impulsive component of the human personality in Freudian psychoanalysis, driven by basic desires, needs, and impulses.
1.1. Psychoanalysis and human instincts
The primitive psychological force associated with unconscious desires, immediate gratification, and instinctive drives.
Synonyms
- instinctive force
- generative force
- unconscious drive
Examples
- According to Freud, the id seeks immediate satisfaction of instinctual desires.
Related Words
- psyche
- ego
- superego
- instinct
- impulse
- libido
- unconscious
- desire
NOUN
2. A means of identification
A document, card, number, or other identifying information used to establish or verify a person's identity.
2.1. Personal identification documents
An official or commonly accepted document or card presented to prove who someone is.
Synonyms
Examples
- The bouncer requested to see my ID before allowing me into the club.
- The airport security asked passengers to present their boarding passes and IDs.
- The student forgot to bring her student ID and couldn't access certain campus facilities.
Related Words
- passport
- driver's license
- credential
- identity
- authentication
- verification
- proof of identity
2.2. Identification and verification
The process or result of recognizing, establishing, or confirming the identity of a person, object, or thing.
Synonyms
- identification
- authentication
- verification
- confirmation
- validation
Antonyms
- camouflage
- disguise
- concealment
- counterfeiting
Examples
- The system requires an ID to verify the identity of every registered user.
Related Words
- identity
- recognition
- documentation
- attestation
- corroboration
- evidence
- proof
- testimony
NOUN
3. A freshwater fish
A freshwater fish of the carp family Cyprinidae, particularly Leuciscus idus, native to parts of northern Europe and Asia.
3.1. Freshwater fish species
A fish species commonly known as the ide, found in rivers, lakes, and other freshwater habitats.
Synonyms
- ide
- orfe
- golden orfe
Examples
- The id is a freshwater fish commonly found in northern European and Asian waters.
Related Words
- Leuciscus idus
- Cyprinidae
- carp
- freshwater fish
- river fish
- pond fish