Identification

/aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/ · noun

Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

1. (strictly) The act of identifying (i.e., which one, which thing).
2. (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.
3. The state of being identified.
4. (countable) A particular instance of identifying something.
5. A document or documents serving as evidence of a person's identity.
6. A feeling of support, sympathy, understanding, or belonging towards somebody or something.

Example Sentences

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

In several actions where FagRaggers were personally involved […] Brill provided sensitive information about our activities to police. Such intervention revealed Brill's identification with authority and his inadequate understanding of how to change the condition of those without power.

In the English South and Midlands, identification with Britain ran well ahead of identification with the region; in Yorkshire and the northern England, identification with the region ran about equal to identification with Britain; and in Scotland and Wales (but more especially in Scotland) identification with the region ('Scotland' or 'Wales') ran well ahead of identification with Britain.

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