identification

Noun

identification (countable and uncountable, plural identifications)

1. (strictly) The act of identifying (i.e., which one, which thing).
   • In many network protocols, identification is complemented by authentication.
2. (broadly, often) 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.
3. The state of being identified.
   • The problem's identification was the first step toward dealing with it.
4. (countable) A particular instance of identifying something.
   • information necessary to make a good identification
5. A document or documents serving as evidence of a person's identity.
   • The authorities asked for his identification.

   Synonyms:

   ID, documents, papers

6. A feeling of support, sympathy, understanding, or belonging towards somebody or something.
   • identification with the tribe
   • In several actions where FagRaggers were personally involved […] Brill provided sensitive information about our activities to police. Such intervention revealed Brill's identification with authority and his inadequate understanding of how to change the condition of those without power.1979 December 22, Shannon Austin, Chris Garten, Mitzel, Mike Riegle, Tom Reeves, Michael Thompson, Charley Shively, Maya Silverthorne, “Questions re Brill's Death and Police Penetration of Our...