positive identification

Frequency: 7.512.0 per million words

A definite confirmation of who someone is.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.