identification (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definition
The act or process of identifying someone or something, or the state of being identified.
Examples
The police are trying to get a positive identification of the suspect from witnesses.
The identification of the new species took several months of research.
Her identification with the character in the novel was very strong.
How to Use identification
- identification of (prepositional phrase)
- The act of recognizing or establishing the identity of someone or something. — "The identification of the disease was crucial for treatment."
- identification with (prepositional phrase)
- A feeling of similarity or connection with someone or something. — "Her strong identification with the characters made the book very relatable."
- positive identification (collocation)
- A certain and definite recognition of someone or something. — "The witness's positive identification of the car was key to the investigation."
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