Identification

Quick meaning: Identification is a noun meaning (strictly) The act of identifying (i.e., which one, which thing).

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. The state of being identified.
2. (countable) A particular instance of identifying something.
3. A document or documents serving as evidence of a person's identity.
4. A feeling of support, sympathy, understanding, or belonging towards somebody or something.
5. (broadly, often) 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.

Example Sentences

identification with the tribe

The authorities asked for his identification.

information necessary to make a good identification

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

Word Forms

• identifications

Synonyms for identification

Depending on context, synonyms include ID, documents, papers, recognition, designation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include designation, recognition, identifier, identify, identifying, information.

Related Dictionary Tools