positive identification
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Definition
Noun: * Evidence establishing identity: Proof that confirms a person is who they claim to be, typically by matching them to a pre-existing record or known identity within a system.
Usage
- The primary use is in contexts of security, access control, and official verification.
- It refers to the conclusive result of an identity check, not the process itself.
Examples
- The biometric scanner provided positive identification of the employee, granting her access to the secure lab.
- For airport security, a passport and facial recognition are required for positive identification.
- The system's ability to ensure positive identification prevents identity fraud.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in technical, legal, and security discussions about systems designed to verify individuals uniquely and reliably.
Variants and Related Words
- Identification (n): The general process or act of establishing who someone is. is a successful and conclusive result of this process.
- Verify (v): To confirm the truth or accuracy of something, such as an identity.
- Authentication (n): The process or action of proving something is genuine, valid, or true.
Synonyms
- Verification of identity
- Confirmed identification
- Authentication
Antonyms
- Failed identification
- Negative identification (a result confirming someone is a particular person or in a known group)
Related Phrases
- System for positive identification: A structured method or technology set up to reliably verify identities.
- Example: The new system for positive identification uses multiple factors like a fingerprint and a secure PIN.
Noun
- 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