positive identification vs countersign
countersign vs positive identificationpositive identification and countersign both are nouns.
positive identification is not a verb while countersign is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| positive identification | Yes | No | No | No |
| countersign | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
countersign is a hyponym of
positive identification; that is, countersign is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
positive identification:
- positive identification: evidence proving that you are who you say you are; evidence establishing that you are among the group of people already known to the system; recognition by the system leads to acceptance
- countersign: a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
Other hyponyms of positive identification include
key, number, card, identity card, parole, password, watchword, word, green card, I.D., ID, charge card, charge plate, plastic, smart card.
| positive identification (noun) | countersign (noun) |
|---|---|
| evidence proving that you are who you say you are; evidence establishing that you are among the group of people already known to the system; recognition by the system leads to acceptance | a second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed |
| a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group |
| positive identification (verb) | countersign (verb) |
|---|---|
| add one's signature to after another's to attest authenticity |
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