ID — English Dictionary

Noun

1. An ident.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   If not done at the top of the hour, however, the station ID should come at the next possible break in the programme.

Verb

1. To identify (an object, etc.).

   Usage

   • Transitive

   Examples

   Police have been unable to ID the body found in the river.

   I know you’ve already ID’d us as cops, so that’s DC Daniels and I’m Henry Christie.

2. To request to see a person’s identification for proof of identity or age.

   Usage

   • Transitive

   Examples

   The bartender will have to ID you before serving you a drink.

   Anyway, Margiotti found the guard and showed him the picture. He ID'ed it. Sort of. It was dark.

3. To identify (as something)

   Usage

   • Intransitive

   Examples

   I have one black grandfather, but I don't ID as mixed race

Noun

1. a card or badge used to identify the bearer

   Synonyms

   I.D.

   Broader terms

   badgepositive identification

   Examples

   you had to show your ID in order to get in