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identification Meaning & Definition

/aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/

What Does Identification Mean?

As a noun, identification means The act of identifying (i.e., which one, which thing). It can also mean The combination of identifying (which one, which thing) and validating the identity (proving or confirming it); identifying and authenticating viewed as a unitary concept in cognition.

Identification at a Glance

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation//aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩//
Syllables1
Synonymsrecognition, designation and feeling of identity
Pluralidentifications

Identification Definition (Noun)

  1. The act of identifying (i.e., which one, which thing).

    In many network protocols, identification is complemented by authentication.

  2. The combination of identifying (which one, which thing) and validating the identity (proving or confirming it); identifying and authenticating viewed as a unitary concept in cognition.

    Much education and experience is required for proper identification of bird species.

  3. The state of being identified.

    The problem's identification was the first step toward dealing with it.

  4. A particular instance of identifying something.

    information necessary to make a good identification

  5. A document or documents serving as evidence of a person's identity.

    The authorities asked for his identification.

  6. A feeling of support, sympathy, understanding, or belonging towards somebody or something.

    identification with the tribe

Noun

  1. The act of identifying, or proving to be the same.

    Much education and experience is required for proper identification of bird species

Synonyms of Identification

Identification synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Identification

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Identification in a Sentence

In many network protocols, identification is complemented by authentication.

Much education and experience is required for proper identification of bird species.

The problem's identification was the first step toward dealing with it.

information necessary to make a good identification

The authorities asked for his identification.

identification with the tribe

Much education and experience is required for proper identification of bird species

The authorities asked for his identification

Word Forms & Grammar

identification (countable and uncountable, plural identifications)

Words That Rhyme With Identification

Origin of Identification

From French identification.

How to Pronounce Identification

Identification is pronounced //aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩// and has 1 syllable.

Questions People Ask About Identification

What part of speech is identification?

Identification is a noun.

What is another word for identification?

Words with a similar meaning to identification include recognition, designation and feeling of identity. See the full list of identification synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of identification?

The plural of identification is identifications.

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