identification

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the condition of having the identity established

   The thief's identification was followed quickly by their arrest.

2. 2
   noun

   The act of identifying (i.e., which one, which thing).

   In many network protocols, identification is complemented by authentication.

3. 3
   noun

   The combination of identifying (which one, which thing) and validating the identity (proving or confirming it); identifying and authenticating viewed as a unitary concept in cognition.

   Much education and experience is required for proper identification of bird species.

4. 4
   noun

   The state of being identified.

   The problem's identification was the first step toward dealing with it.

5. 5
   noun

   A particular instance of identifying something.

   information necessary to make a good identification

6. 6
   noun

   A document or documents serving as evidence of a person's identity.

   The authorities asked for his identification.

7. 7
   noun

   A feeling of support, sympathy, understanding, or belonging towards somebody or something.

   identification with the tribe

8. 8
   noun

   the act of designating or identifying something

Etymology

From French identification.