Identification card: meaning, definitions and examples

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identification card

 

[ aɪˈdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən kɑːrd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

official document

An identification card is an official document that proves a person's identity. It typically includes the person's name, date of birth, photograph, and sometimes other personal information.

Synonyms

ID card, driver's license, identity card.

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Word Description / Examples
identification card

General term for any document that can be used to confirm one's identity.

  • Please present your identification card at the security checkpoint.
  • She always carries her identification card in her wallet.
ID card

A shorter and more informal way to refer to an identification card. Commonly used in everyday conversation.

  • They checked her ID card before letting her into the club.
  • Please show your ID card at the entrance.
identity card

A formal term for an identification card, often used in official or legal contexts.

  • The terms and conditions for obtaining a national identity card are strict.
  • He applied for an identity card at the local government office.
driver's license

Specifically refers to a document that authorizes an individual to drive a vehicle. Also serves as a means of identification.

  • You need to pass a test to obtain a driver's license.
  • The officer asked him to show his driver's license.

Examples of usage

  • It is important to always carry your identification card with you.
  • The bouncer asked to see my identification card before letting me into the club.

Translations

Translations of the word "identification card" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cartão de identificação

🇮🇳 पहचान पत्र

🇩🇪 Ausweiskarte

🇮🇩 kartu identitas

🇺🇦 посвідчення особи

🇵🇱 dowód tożsamości

🇯🇵 身分証明書

🇫🇷 carte d'identité

🇪🇸 tarjeta de identificación

🇹🇷 kimlik kartı

🇰🇷 신분증

🇸🇦 بطاقة هوية

🇨🇿 identifikační karta

🇸🇰 identifikačná karta

🇨🇳 身份证

🇸🇮 identifikacijska kartica

🇮🇸 auðkennis kort

🇰🇿 жеке куәлік

🇬🇪 საიდენტიფიკაციო ბარათი

🇦🇿 şəxsiyyət vəsiqəsi

🇲🇽 tarjeta de identificación

Etymology

The concept of identification cards dates back to ancient times when individuals would use symbols or seals to prove their identity. The modern identification card as we know it today began to emerge in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with the introduction of formal identification systems by governments. These cards became essential for various purposes such as travel, access to certain services, and age verification. Over time, identification cards have evolved to include advanced security features to prevent fraud and counterfeiting.