Meaning & Definition of word "Identification"

Identification

/aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun:

  • 1. The action or process of identifying someone or something.
    • Example: The identification of the missing persons took several days of investigation.
  • 2. A document or identification card proving a person's identity.
    • Example: You need to show your identification before boarding the flight.
  • 3. The recognition of a particular individual or thing.
    • Example: The scientist's identification of the new species was published in a prestigious journal.
  • 4. The act of linking oneself to a particular group or identity.
    • Example: 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 of identification

Meaning: ID

Example Sentence: I need to show my ID to get into the club.

Meaning: Creds

Example Sentence: Make sure you have your creds ready for verification.