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identification

EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionary

identification

noun

iden·ti·fi·ca·tion

ī-ˌden-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən ə-

Definition

an act of identifying the state of being identified //Police made a positive identification of the suspect.
evidence of identity //need to show identification before boarding the flight
psychological orientation of the self in regard to something (such as a person or group) with a resulting feeling of close emotional association
a largely unconscious process whereby an individual models thoughts, feelings, and actions after those attributed to an object that has been incorporated as a mental image

Examples

//A member of the family was brought in for identification of the body.
//The birds are tagged for easy identification.
//The police have made a positive identification of the suspect.
//You need two forms of identification.
//the movie audience's identification with the good guys

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

identification

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

something presented to show that someone is the person they claim to be //You'll need two forms of identification to register to vote.
Synonyms & Near Synonyms

ID ID card identification card identity card
certificate document exhibit paper
attestation confirmation corroboration documentation evidence proof substantiation testament testimonial testimony validation voucher witness
authentication manifestation verification
(the) goods
demonstration illustration
Antonyms & Near Antonyms

rebuttal refutation
disproof

identification

noun

iden·ti·fi·ca·tion

ī-ˌden-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən ə-

Definition

an act of identifying the state of being identified //Police made a positive identification of the suspect.
evidence of identity //need to show identification before boarding the flight
psychological orientation of the self in regard to something (such as a person or group) with a resulting feeling of close emotional association
a largely unconscious process whereby an individual models thoughts, feelings, and actions after those attributed to an object that has been incorporated as a mental image

Examples

//A member of the family was brought in for identification of the body.
//The birds are tagged for easy identification.
//The police have made a positive identification of the suspect.
//You need two forms of identification.
//the movie audience's identification with the good guys

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

identification

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

something presented to show that someone is the person they claim to be //You'll need two forms of identification to register to vote.
Synonyms & Near Synonyms

ID ID card identification card identity card
certificate document exhibit paper
attestation confirmation corroboration documentation evidence proof substantiation testament testimonial testimony validation voucher witness
authentication manifestation verification
(the) goods
demonstration illustration
Antonyms & Near Antonyms

rebuttal refutation
disproof