identification
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the act of recognizing or naming a person or thing.
the process of recognizing or establishing who or what someone or something is.
Simple“The identification of the rare bird took the scientists several hours of study.”
In context“The rapid identification of the virus strain allowed the medical team to implement targeted containment measures immediately.”
UsageOften followed by the preposition 'of'.
Synonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
an official document, like a passport, that proves who you are.
official documentation or credentials used to prove a person's identity.
Simple“You need to show some form of identification to enter the building.”
In context“The security protocol requires all visitors to present valid photo identification before they are issued a temporary pass.”
UsageCommonly shortened to 'ID' in informal speech and writing.
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
a feeling that you understand or share the same ideas as someone else.
a psychological or emotional connection with a person, group, or set of ideas.
Simple“The author's identification with the poor is clear in all her books.”
In context“The candidate's strong identification with working-class values resonated deeply with the rural electorate during the campaign.”
UsageUsually followed by the preposition 'with'.
SynonymsAntonyms
“While formal identification has not yet taken place, the body is believed to be his.”
“According to her, decades of international research show that this type of approach produces reliable data and allows for the identification of phenomena that rarely appear in official statistics.”
From French identification.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.