ID
die ID, die IDs
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ID
A number or sequence of characters used to uniquely identify a person, device, or data record. The abbreviation stands for an identification number or a corresponding identifier.
Jede Bestellung erhält eine eindeutige ID, unter der sie im System gespeichert wird.
Each order receives a unique ID under which it is stored in the system.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die IDs |
| genitive | der ID |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die ID | die IDs |
| accusative | die ID | die IDs |
| dative | der ID | den IDs |
| genitive | der ID | der IDs |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
In technical contexts, 'eine ID vergeben' (to assign an ID) and 'jemandem oder etwas eine ID zuweisen' (to assign an ID to someone or something) are common collocations. They describe how people, devices, or data receive their identifiers.
Das Programm weist jedem neuen Kunden automatisch eine ID zu.
The program automatically assigns an ID to each new customer.
'Unter der ID' (under the ID) indicates the identifier under which something is stored or can be found. 'Anhand der ID' (using the ID) is used when the identifier helps to identify something or match it to the correct person or record.
Die Anfrage ist unter der ID 5832 gespeichert.
The request is stored under ID 5832.
Anhand der ID konnte die Mitarbeiterin meine Zahlung zuordnen.
Using the ID, the employee was able to match my payment to the correct record.
