identification
/aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ī-ˌden-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən ə-/ (ame, mw)
identification — noun
1. the act of saying or discovering who a person is or what a thing is, often by ex
the act of saying or discovering who a person is or what a thing is, often by examining its features or by comparing it to known facts.
A police officer showed Tara photos for the identification of a suspect in the case.
identification + of + a person
Early identification of lung cancer can greatly improve a patient's chances of recovery.
early identification + of + disease
Christopher uses a small guidebook for quick bird identification in the nearby forest.
The lab used DNA testing for identification of the rare plant found in the valley.
Identification of the broken valve helped the maintenance team fix the leak before midnight.
- recognition
focuses on remembering something seen before; less formal than 'identification'
- detection
stresses noticing the presence of something hidden or unclear
- classification
placing into a group or category rather than naming exactly
- confusion
mistaking one person or thing for another
- misidentification
wrongly naming or recognizing someone or something
文法句型
identification + of + person/thing
identification + as + category
for identification purposes
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense — you do not say 'an identification' when referring to the process of recognizing someone or something. Frequently followed by 'of' + the person or thing being recognized. Common in medical, scientific, and law-enforcement contexts.
常見錯誤
2. an official document such as a passport or driver's licence, carried to confirm
an official document such as a passport or driver's licence, carried to confirm your identity when asked by a person in authority.
All passengers must show valid photo identification before boarding an international flight.
show/photo identification
Rodrigo applied for new identification after his wallet was stolen on a crowded bus.
Security guards at the entrance asked each visitor to show some form of identification.
Reuben could not pick up his parcel because he left his identification at home.
A passport is the most widely accepted form of personal identification for international travel.
- ID
informal short form; by far the most common in everyday speech
- credentials
formal; can include documents beyond identity, such as qualifications
- papers
informal; specifically refers to official documents like passports
文法句型
show/produce identification
form of identification
photo identification
用法筆記
Can be countable ('show an identification') or uncountable ('show identification') — both are natural. In informal conversation, often shortened to 'ID' ('I need to see your ID'). Usually involves a government-issued document with a photo.
常見錯誤
3. a feeling of being emotionally or psychologically connected to a person, a group
a feeling of being emotionally or psychologically connected to a person, a group, or a character, which makes you understand them, support them, or adopt some of their qualities.
Many fans feel a strong sense of identification with their home team's players.
sense of identification + with + group
The novel creates a deep identification between the reader and its main character.
Élise's strong identification with her grandmother's culture led her to study the traditional language.
Cyrus felt a surprising identification with the refugee family he watched in the documentary.
Nala developed a strong identification with her older sister and copied almost everything she did.
- alienation
a feeling of being separate from or not belonging to a group
- detachment
emotional distance or lack of connection
文法句型
identification + with + person/group
sense/feeling of identification
strong/deep identification
用法筆記
Uncountable — always used without 'a/an'. Always followed by 'with' + the target person, group, or character. Common in psychology (discussing child development or group identity) and in discussions of literature, film, and fandom.