identification

Definitions

The action or process of identifying someone or something, or the fact of being identified.

A document or other item that establishes a person's identity.

The psychological process whereby an individual assimilates an aspect, property, or attribute of another person.

Examples

The police requested identification from everyone entering the secure building.

Proper identification of the plant species is essential for effective conservation efforts.

Synonyms

recognition classification detection determination naming categorization authentication

Antonyms

misidentification confusion anonymity obscurity misinterpretation disregard unrecognizability