IDENTIFICATION Definition & Meaning

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identification

[ ahy-den-tuh-fi-key-shuhn, ih-den- ]

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noun

an act or instance of identifying; the state of being identified.
Synonyms: , ,
something that identifies a person, animal, or thing:
He carries identification with him at all times.
Sociology. acceptance as one's own of the values and interests of a social group.
Psychology.
1. a process by which one ascribes to oneself the qualities or characteristics of another person.
2. (in psychoanalytic theory) the transference or reaction to one person with the feelings or responses relevant to another, as the identification of a teacher with a parent.
3. perception of another as an extension of oneself.

identification

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noun

the act of identifying or the state of being identified
1. something that identifies a person or thing
2. ( as modifier )
  an identification card
psychol
1. the process of recognizing specific objects as the result of remembering
2. the process by which one incorporates aspects of another person's personality See also empathy
3. the transferring of a response from one situation to another because the two bear similar features See also generalization

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Origin of identification¹

First recorded in 1635–45; identi(fy) + -fication

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Example Sentences

When you married, your marriage certificate and your previous identification cards were likely all you needed to update IDs.

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Since May 2023, voters have had to show a valid form of photo identification at polling stations to vote in person.

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“Nick was always so well prepared. Great player identification. Kept up with the play, all the fundamentals.”

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Formal identification has yet to take place, Northamptonshire Police said, but it was releasing the victims' names with the agreement of the Coroner's Office and the support of the families.

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