identifier

noun

iden·​ti·​fi·​er ī-ˈden-tə-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce identifier (audio)
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: one that identifies

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Introduced in 2021, ATT stipulates that advertisers must ask explicit permission before accessing a user’s mobile advertising ID, the identifier for advertisers (IDFA), for tracking. Kate O'Flaherty, WIRED, 8 Oct. 2024 Healthcare data is particularly sensitive, from personal identifiers to private medical histories and treatment plans. Arpan Saxena, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 That information could include sharing with Jarvis credit card details, confidential identifiers and passwords to enable the AI agent to complete its digital duties across the interwebs such as travel arrangements, research and shopping. Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Additionally, the membership in the group is determined by name and not by security identifier (SID). Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 29 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for identifier 

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of identifier was in 1807

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“Identifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/identifier. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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