Identification

/aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The action or process of identifying someone or something.
The identification of the missing persons took several days of investigation.
A document or identification card proving a person's identity.
You need to show your identification before boarding the flight.
The recognition of a particular individual or thing.
The scientist's identification of the new species was published in a prestigious journal.
The act of linking oneself to a particular group or identity.
His identification with the local community was evident in his volunteer work.

Etymology

From Latin 'identificare', meaning 'to make identical'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

self-identification
The process by which an individual defines their own identity.
valid identification
A document that proves the identity of a person.
positive identification
Confirming the identity of someone with certainty.

Related Words

identifier
A person or thing that identifies.
identity
The fact of being who or what a person or thing is.
identify
To recognize or ascertain what something is.

Slang Meanings

ID
I need to show my ID to get into the club.
Creds
Make sure you have your creds ready for verification.