Content ID
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /kon-tent-eye-dee/
Also spelled or known as: Copyright Identification System
Related: Audio Fingerprinting, Content ID Claims
What does Content ID mean? YouTube’s automated digital fingerprinting system used to identify, manage, and protect copyrighted material across the platform.
In music, Content ID can detect recordings, flag uploads, monetize usage, block videos, or track claims.
Content ID synonyms: Copyright Identification System, Content Matching System, Rights Detection System
Example sentence: “The label monetized fan uploads through Content ID.”
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