ident

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Noun — A short audio or video clip a TV or radio station uses to identify itself, often between programs.

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Etymology

From a later form of ithand, which was itself an alteration (through assimilation to the suffix -and) of Middle English ithen, from Old Norse iðinn ("assiduous, diligent"), from iðja, iðna ("to do, perform"), from ið ("a restless motion"); equivalent to ithe plus -and and/or ithe plus -en. Cognate with Icelandic iðinn...

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ident” mean?

The word “ident” means a short audio or video clip a TV or radio station uses to identify itself, often between programs. In plain terms, a short clip that identifies a broadcaster, or informally, an ID/identifier.

How do you pronounce “ident”?

“Ident” is pronounced EYE-duhnt (/ˈaɪdənt/ in IPA).

How do you use “ident” in a sentence?

Here is “ident” used in a sentence: “The channel's new ident features a spinning logo and a burst of music.”

What part of speech is “ident”?

“Ident” is a noun.

How many meanings does “ident” have?

“Ident” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short audio or video clip a TV or radio station uses to identify itself, often between programs.

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