Identification parade: meaning, definitions and examples

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identification parade

 

[ aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən pəˈreɪd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

police procedure

A police procedure in which a suspect is presented alongside other individuals for the purpose of being identified by a witness or victim.

Synonyms

lineup, showup

Examples of usage

  • The detective organized an identification parade to help the victim identify the thief.
  • After the robbery, the witness was asked to participate in an identification parade.

Translations

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

🇵🇹 reconhecimento de suspeitos

🇮🇳 पहचान परेड

🇩🇪 Gegenüberstellung

🇮🇩 parade identifikasi

🇺🇦 опізнання підозрюваних

🇵🇱 parada identyfikacyjna

🇯🇵 面通しパレード

🇫🇷 parade d'identification

🇪🇸 rueda de reconocimiento

🇹🇷 teşhis sergisi

🇰🇷 신원 확인 행렬

🇸🇦 عرض التعرف

🇨🇿 identifikační přehlídka

🇸🇰 identifikačný sprievod

🇨🇳 辨认列队

🇸🇮 identifikacijska parada

🇮🇸 auðkennisganga

🇰🇿 тану шеруі

🇬🇪 იდენტიფიკაციის პარადი

🇦🇿 tanıma yürüyüşü

🇲🇽 rueda de identificación

Etymology

The term 'identification parade' originated in the field of law enforcement, specifically in the context of police investigations. It has been used for decades as a method to help witnesses and victims identify suspects in criminal cases. The concept of presenting a suspect alongside other individuals for identification purposes has been a key tool in solving crimes and ensuring justice.