Identification: meaning, definitions and examples
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identification
[ aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ]
personal
The action or process of identifying someone or something or the fact of being identified.
Synonyms
confirmation, recognition, verification
Examples of usage
- The identification of the body was made through dental records.
- The identification of the suspect was confirmed through fingerprints.
official
A document or card that proves or confirms someone's identity.
Synonyms
ID, driver's license, identity card
Examples of usage
- You will need to show your identification at the airport security checkpoint.
- Make sure to carry your identification with you at all times.
psychological
The unconscious attribution of a trait or characteristic to oneself, another person, or group.
Synonyms
association, connection, empathy
Examples of usage
- His identification with the character in the movie was so strong that he cried during the emotional scenes.
- The identification of the students with the school's values was evident in their behavior.
Translations
Translations of the word "identification" in other languages:
🇵🇹 identificação
🇮🇳 पहचान
🇩🇪 Identifikation
🇮🇩 identifikasi
🇺🇦 ідентифікація
🇵🇱 identyfikacja
🇯🇵 識別 (しきべつ)
🇫🇷 identification
🇪🇸 identificación
🇹🇷 tanımlama
🇰🇷 식별 (sikbyeol)
🇸🇦 تحديد الهوية
🇨🇿 identifikace
🇸🇰 identifikácia
🇨🇳 鉴定 (jiàndìng)
🇸🇮 identifikacija
🇮🇸 auðkenni
🇰🇿 идентификация
🇬🇪 იდენტიფიკაცია
🇦🇿 identifikasiya
🇲🇽 identificación
Etymology
The word 'identification' has its roots in the Latin word 'identificare', which means 'make the same'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. The concept of identifying oneself or others has been crucial throughout history, from ancient times when symbols or marks were used to distinguish individuals to modern times with the use of official documents and technology for identification purposes.
See also: identifiable, identifier, identifiers, identify, identifying, misidentify, unidentified.