identification

[aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]

identification Definition

  • 1the process of establishing or finding out who or what someone or something is
  • 2the documents or methods used to prove who someone is

Using identification: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "identification" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The police asked for his identification before letting him enter the building.

  • Example

    The identification of the suspect was made possible through DNA analysis.

  • Example

    She lost her identification and had trouble boarding the plane.

identification Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for identification

Phrases with identification

  • documents or methods used to prove who someone is

    Example

    You need to bring proof of identification to open a bank account.

  • a certain and definite identification of someone or something

    Example

    The victim's body was identified through positive identification of dental records.

  • self-identification

    the act of identifying oneself as belonging to a particular group or category

    Example

    Self-identification is an important aspect of personal identity.

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Summary: identification in Brief

Identification [aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən] refers to the process of establishing or proving who or what someone or something is, often through documents or methods. Examples include 'The police asked for his identification before letting him enter the building.' and 'She lost her identification and had trouble boarding the plane.' Phrases like 'proof of identification' and 'positive identification' are common in this context.

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