positive identification
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A definite confirmation of who someone is.
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- The witness provided a positive identification of the suspect.
- Dental records confirmed the positive identification of the body.
- We need positive identification before we can release the information.
- She was unable to make a positive identification of the attacker.
- Microscopes aid in the positive identification of bacteria.
- Police are waiting for positive identification from the family.
- Birdwatchers strive for the positive identification of rare species.
- The bank requires positive identification to open an account.
- Without positive identification, the police cannot make an arrest.
- Experts failed to reach a positive identification of the painting.