identifications

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