identification

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ or /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

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• Hyphenation: i‧den‧ti‧fi‧ca‧tion

Noun

Singular identification

Plural identifications

1. (countable & uncountable) Identification is the process of naming a thing by seeing it, hearing it, and/or touching it.

   With finding new animals, the process of identification is a long and difficult one.

   You have to show your identification card before entering.

Related words

• identity
• identify
• identical
• identifier