identification
/aɪˌdɛntəfəˈkeɪʃən/
noun
plural
identifications
plural
identifications
Britannica Dictionary definition of IDENTIFICATION
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the act of finding out who someone is or what something is
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the act of identifying someone or something
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2
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something that shows who a person is
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a document, card, etc., that has your name and other information about you and that often includes your photograph
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We were told to carry (some) personal identification at all times.
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He needed to show (his) identification before they would cash the check.
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You need two forms of identification.
3
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a feeling that you share and understand the problems or experiences of another person
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the act of identifying with someone