identity checking
nounUK /aɪˈdɛntɪti ˈtʃɛkɪŋ/
US /aɪˈdɛntəti ˈtʃɛkɪŋ/
The act of making sure someone is who they say they are.
The guard did an identity check before letting us into the building.
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2. The process of confirming a person's identity using documents or digital systems.
Online banks use identity checking to stop fraud.
3. A routine step at airports or borders where officials confirm travelers are who they claim to be.
Identity checking at the airport took only a few minutes.
4. In computing, the act of verifying a user's account before granting access.
The app requires identity checking before you can reset your password.