identity parade
nounUK /aɪˈdentəti pəˈreɪd/
US /aɪˈdentəti pəˈreɪd/
A group of people stand in a line so a witness can try to pick out the person they saw.
The witness picked the thief out of an identity parade.
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2. A police procedure where a suspect is placed among similar-looking people for a witness to identify.
The suspect stood in an identity parade at the police station.
3. Any arranged row of people or things shown for comparison or selection.
The designers held an identity parade of new logos for the client.
4. A public display or procession meant to show who someone is or what group they belong to.
The festival opened with an identity parade of local clubs and teams.