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identification.

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

14 characters6 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩//ɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩//aɪˌdɛn(t)ɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/US/ɪˌdɛn(t)ɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/US
  1. The act of identifying (i.e., which one, which thing).

    countable · uncountable
    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.

    broadly · countable · often · uncountable
    Much education and experience is required for proper identification of bird species.
  3. The state of being identified.

    countable · uncountable
    The problem's identification was the first step toward dealing with it.
  4. A particular instance of identifying something.

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

    countable · uncountable
    The authorities asked for his identification.
  6. A feeling of support, sympathy, understanding, or belonging towards somebody or something.

    countable · uncountable
    identification with the tribe
Where this word comes from

From French identification.

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