: a card bearing identifying data (such as age or organizational membership) about the individual whose name appears thereon

called also identification card, identity card

Examples of ID card in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Users can still choose to upload photos of their ID cards or other official documents. Sam Sabin, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024 The data was then used to create an ID card template of C.L., except the gang used a photo of Council for the headshot. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 18 Oct. 2024 The news outlet was able to acquire victims' personal data, including names, phone numbers, addresses, tax information, ID cards, and medical records on the app. Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 7 Oct. 2024 Bring your passport and another form of identification, like a driver’s license or ID card, to your appointment. Harrison Pierce, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ID card 

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Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ID card was in 1937

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“ID card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ID%20card. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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