identification

US /aɪˌdɛntəfɪˈkeʃən/

UK /aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/

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other

  • The act of discovering exactly what something is.
  • (electrical) The process of labeling or marking electrical components for easy recognition.
  • A feeling of being very similar to and understanding someone or something.
  • (medicine) The recognition of a disease or other condition.
  • Official papers or cards that prove who you are.
  • (psychology) An unconscious mental process by which an individual assumes the characteristics, behavior, or feelings of another person or group.
  • The act of recognizing someone or something and stating exactly what they are.
  • The act of discovering exactly what something is
  • Official papers or cards that prove who you are
  • Official papers or cards that prove who you are.

noun

  • (Card or paper) that proves who a person is

Examples

The vehicle's identification number is stamped on the engine.

My only means of identification was my cheque book.