identification

noun
UK: /aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US: /aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

  1. The act of recognizing someone or something and stating what or who they are.

    1. His identification was quick.
    2. The accurate identification of the disease is crucial for effective treatment and management.

  2. Official documents that prove who you are.

    1. I need your identification.
    2. Please present a valid form of identification to receive your ballot before entering the voting booth.

  3. A feeling of being very similar to or closely connected with somebody/something.

    1. I feel a strong identification with him.
    2. Her identification with the protagonist's struggles made the novel a deeply personal experience for her.

Synonyms

confirmation connection id affiliation recognition

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "identification" in English means: The act of recognizing someone or something and stating what or who they are., Official documents that prove who you are., A feeling of being very similar to or closely connected with somebody/something..

The phonetic transcription of "identification" is /aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in British English and /aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "identification": confirmation, connection, id, affiliation, recognition.

Example usage of "identification": "His identification was quick.". More examples on the page.