identification
noun
iden·ti·fi·ca·tion
ī-ˌden-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
ə-
1
a
: an act of identifying : the state of being identified
b
: evidence of identity
2
a
: psychological orientation of the self in regard to something (such as a person or group) with a resulting feeling of close emotional association
b
: a largely unconscious process whereby an individual models thoughts, feelings, and actions after those attributed to an object that has been incorporated as a mental image
Examples of identification in a Sentence
A member of the family was brought in for identification of the body.
The birds are tagged for easy identification.
The police have made a positive identification of the suspect.
You need two forms of identification.
the movie audience's identification with the good guys
Recent Examples on the Web
So what if none of these survivors can make a positive visual identification?
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 20 May 2025
In the May 16 afternoon update on the search, the sheriff's office said that although the body was recovered from the lake, no positive identification has been made.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 18 May 2025
Be prepared to give identification and proof of property ownership to deputies.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) previously said that over 80 percent of air travelers already present REAL ID-compliant identification.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 20 May 2025
In the May 16 afternoon update on the search, the sheriff's office said that although the body was recovered from the lake, no positive identification has been made.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 18 May 2025
Be prepared to give identification and proof of property ownership to deputies.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) previously said that over 80 percent of air travelers already present REAL ID-compliant identification.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for identification
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“Identification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/identification. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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identification
noun
iden·ti·fi·ca·tion
ī-ˌdent-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən
ə-ˌdent-
1
: an act of identifying : the state of being identified
2
: evidence of identity
carry identification at all times
Medical Definition
identification
noun
iden·ti·fi·ca·tion
ī-ˌdent-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən, ə-
1
: an act of identifying : the state of being identified
2
a
: psychological orientation of the self in regard to something (as a person or group) with a resulting feeling of close emotional association
b
: a largely unconscious process whereby an individual models thoughts, feelings, and actions after those attributed to an object that has been incorporated as a mental image
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