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positive identification vs watchword

watchword vs positive identification

positive identification and watchword both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
positive identification Yes No No No
watchword Yes No No No
As nouns, watchword is a hyponym of positive identification; that is, watchword 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
  • watchword: a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
Other hyponyms of positive identification include key, number, card, identity card, countersign, parole, password, word, green card, I.D., ID, charge card, charge plate, plastic, smart card.
positive identification (noun) watchword (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 secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
a slogan used to rally support for a cause
Difference between positive identification and watchword

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