id

/ɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a unique string that identifies a user or entity

“The social media platform required a valid id to access the premium features.”

2. noun

the distinguishing characteristic or feature of something

“The id of this painting lies in its unique color palette.”

3. noun

the label or name given to a person or thing

“The id of the new employee was displayed on the company’s website.”

4. noun

a document or card that proves a person’s identity

“She carried her id in her purse to show her age.”

5. verb

to assign a unique string or label to something

“The system id’s the users automatically when they sign up.”

6. verb

to recognize or acknowledge the identity of something

“The AI id’s the objects in the image recognition software.”

Synonyms

  • label
  • name
  • tag

Antonyms

  • alias
  • anonymity