Definition of ident in English:
 ident
noun ʌɪˈdɛntˈʌɪdɛntˈīdent
informal 1
short for identification
 Example sentencesExamples
-  I flipped up the TACAN mixer switch, and we were getting a good, strong ident.
 -  He quickly rechecked the correct ILS frequency and verified the localizer's ident.
 -  It is one of ‘I see this as an ident [a match] because I have been doing this longer than you.’
 -  Three minutes later, the controller advised the pilot of the other airplane that the Piper was at 8,200 feet and that there were no further idents.
 -  ‘Additional idents on the Red Dragon's escorts,’ Garcia said.
 -  ‘Positive ident on the shadowing corvettes,’ the OOD said.
 -  If any more calls come in without an ident, trace them and let local law enforcement know.
 -  At 1918: 22 departure asked him to ‘squawk ident and say altitude.’
 -  ‘Did you get an ident on him, Captain?’ Alexandra asked.
 
- 1.1 A short sequence shown on television between programmes to identify the channel.
 Example sentencesExamples
-  ‘The idents are just ten seconds long, so we wanted to do something really creative that was still linked to the sponsorship matter - the weather,’ Ellis said.
 -  The current series of C4 idents are beautifully presented and will no doubt garner armfuls of awards.
 -  Well, the new ident for the show has been revealed, and it's shocking different.
 -  And very odd that the Thames TV ident bought a lump to the throat.
 -  The Title Sequence and Idents Award - This award is given to those working on film titles, bumpers, stings or idents.