identification
|i-den-ti-fi-ca-tion|
/aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
(identify)
incorrect recognition
Etymology
'identification' originates from the Latin word 'identificare', where 'ident-' meant 'same' and 'facere' meant 'to make'.
'identificare' transformed into the French word 'identification', and eventually became the modern English word 'identification'.
Initially, it meant 'to make the same', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'recognizing or proving identity'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the action or process of identifying someone or something.
The identification of the suspect was confirmed by the police.
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Noun 2
a means of proving a person's identity, especially in the form of official documents.
You need to show identification to enter the building.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45