positive identification (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 10
def evidence proving that you are who you say you are
def evidence establishing that you are among the group of people already known to the system
def recognition by the system leads to acceptance
examples a system for positive identification can prevent the use of a single identity by several people
Outgoing links
Hypernym identification
Hyponym key; number, identification number; card, identity card; password, watchword, word, parole, countersign; green card; ID, I.D.; credit card, charge card, charge plate, plastic; debit card; smart card
Incoming links
Hypernym key; number, identification number; card, identity card; password, watchword, word, parole, countersign; green card; ID, I.D.; credit card, charge card, charge plate, plastic; debit card; smart card
Hyponym identification

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