Definitions of positive identification
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evidence proving that you are who you say you are; evidence establishing that you are among the group of people already known to the system; recognition by the system leads to acceptance“a system for positive identification can prevent the use of a single identity by several people”
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key
a generic term for any device whose possession entitles the holder to a means of access
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identification number, number
a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification
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card, identity card
a card certifying the identity of the bearer
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countersign, parole, password, watchword, word
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
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green card
a card that identifies the bearer as an alien with permanent resident status in the United States
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I.D., ID
a card or badge used to identify the bearer
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charge card, charge plate, credit card, plastic
a card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has a satisfactory credit rating and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered
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debit card
a card (usually plastic) that enables the holder to withdraw money or to have the cost of purchases charged directly to the holder's bank account
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smart card
a plastic card containing a microprocessor that enables the holder to perform operations requiring data that is stored in the microprocessor; typically used to perform financial transactions
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business card
a card on which are printed the person's name and business affiliation
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ABA transit number, BIN, bank identification number
an identification number consisting of a two-part code assigned to banks and savings associations; the first part shows the location and the second identifies the bank itself
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license number, registration number
the number on the license plate that identifies the car that bears it
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Social Security number
the number of a particular individual's Social Security account
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donor card
a card that you carry on your person and that authorizes the use of your organs for transplantation after your death
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keycard
a plastic card that has a magnetically coded strip that is scanned in order to operate a mechanism
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membership card
a card certifying membership in an organization
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borrower's card, library card
a card certifying the bearer's right to use the library
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ration card
a card certifying the bearer's right to purchase rationed goods
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PIN, PIN number, personal identification number
a number you choose and use to gain access to various accounts
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bank card
a credit card issued by a bank
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calling card, phone card
a card that is used instead of cash to make telephone calls
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cash card, cashcard
a credit card that entitles the holder to receive cash
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type of:
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identification
evidence of identity; something that identifies a person or thing
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