photo ID

Picture proving identity

Photo ID is an identification document that includes a photograph of the holder, used to verify identity.

Driver's licenses, passports, and employee badges are common examples.

Many transactions require photo ID: You'll need a photo ID to board the plane, The bouncer checked everyone's photo ID at the door.

Opposites
verification method

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Handwritten name for verification

password · PIN · retinal scan · honor system · fingerprint scan

formality of identification

photo IDanonymity

Unknown identity state

namelessness · anonymous · incognito · pseudonym · undocumented status

Family

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Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G