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identity card

/aɪˈdɛntəti kɑrd/

NOUN

1. An official card showing the identity of its holder

A card or badge containing personal information that establishes or provides proof of the identity of the person carrying it.

1.1. Official personal identification

An officially issued card used to establish a person's identity, such as a government-issued identity document.

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Examples

  • Every citizen must carry an identity card when completing certain government procedures.
  • The student presented her identity card to verify her personal details.

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1.2. Identification for access and security

A card or badge presented to verify someone's identity and authorization to enter a building, workplace, or restricted facility.

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Examples

  • To enter the secured facility, employees must present their valid identity card at the entrance.
  • The security checkpoint scrutinized each visitor's identity card to ensure authorized entry.

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  • security badge
  • access card
  • visitor pass
  • security checkpoint
  • authentication

1.3. Proof of identity during official transactions

A document presented as evidence of someone's identity when applying for services, completing registrations, or conducting administrative transactions.

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Examples

  • Applicants must provide an identity card when registering for the government service.
  • The bank requested an identity card to verify the customer's personal information.

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