noun

identification

identification, ID, recognition

Please show some form of identification.

Please show some form of identification.

The identification of the suspect was difficult.

The identification of the suspect was difficult.

His identification with the main character was complete.

His identification with the main character was complete.

((of sb./sth.)) the act of recognizing who or what sb./sth. is The identification of the suspect was difficult.

((with sb./sth.)) the feeling of understanding sb./sth. His identification with the main character was complete.

Synonyms: recognition, ID, proof of identity

From Latin 'identificare' (to make the same). The suffix '-ation' forms a noun indicating a process or result.

Remember that 'ID card' is short for 'identification card', linking the word to proof of who you are.

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