identification
US /aɪˌden.t̬ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /aɪˌden.t̬ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
1.
the action or process of identifying someone or something or the fact of being identified
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The identification of the suspect was crucial to the investigation.
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She provided clear identification of the stolen items.
2.
an official document, card, or other item that proves who you are
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Please show your identification at the entrance.
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Do you have any form of photo identification?
3.
a feeling of understanding and sympathy for someone or something
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She felt a strong sense of identification with the characters in the novel.
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His identification with the cause led him to dedicate his life to it.