Positive Identification (Noun)
Meaning
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The border control officer requested a positive identification from the traveler to verify her citizenship.
- The company uses a biometric system for positive identification of employees to prevent unauthorized access to the building.
- The detective was able to make a positive identification of the suspect through a combination of eyewitness testimony and forensic evidence.
- The new smartphone app uses facial recognition technology for positive identification of users to secure online transactions.
- The government agency implemented a system for positive identification of beneficiaries to prevent duplicate claims and reduce fraud.