identification

Definition

• n. evidence of identity; something that identifies a person or thing
• n. the condition of having the identity (of a person or object) established
• n. the attribution to yourself (consciously or unconsciously) of the characteristics of another person (or group of persons)

Word forms

Plural

identifications

Example sentences

1. n.

   You need to show your identification to enter the building.

2. n.

   The scientist performed an identification process to confirm the species of the plant.