identification
an act or instance of identifying; the state of being identified.
something that identifies a person, animal, or thing: He carries identification with him at all times.
Sociology. acceptance as one's own of the values and interests of a social group.
Psychology.
a process by which one ascribes to oneself the qualities or characteristics of another person.
(in psychoanalytic theory) the transference or reaction to one person with the feelings or responses relevant to another, as the identification of a teacher with a parent.
perception of another as an extension of oneself.
Origin of identification
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Other words from identification
- non·i·den·ti·fi·ca·tion, noun
- o·ver·i·den·ti·fi·ca·tion, noun
- pre·i·den·ti·fi·ca·tion, noun
- re·i·den·ti·fi·ca·tion, noun
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How to use identification in a sentence
Many officers have also refused to uncover their badge numbers, deterring identification.
What Can Mayors Do When the Police Stop Doing Their Jobs? | by Alec MacGillis | September 3, 2020 | ProPublicaOportun allows borrowers to use an individual tax identification number in lieu of a Social Security number when they apply for loans, making them easily accessible to undocumented immigrants.
The Loan Company That Sued Thousands of Low-Income Latinos During the Pandemic | by Kiah Collier, Ren Larson and Perla Trevizo | August 31, 2020 | ProPublicaThe notices should include a “claim identification number” and a “confirmation code,” which can be entered here.
Own Apple Powerbeats 2 earphones? Here’s how to claim your share of a $9.75 million settlement | rhhackettfortune | August 28, 2020 | FortuneThe FBI and police scan these masses of photos through computer programs that digitize them for identification.
It must be made explicit that identification between devices is anonymized and securely stored in encrypted form to prevent violation of privacy.
Readers ask about antibody tests, chimeras and public health and privacy | Science News Staff | July 26, 2020 | Science News
Her heartbroken and horrified brother, Sam Jones, made the identification.
Indiana Serial Killer’s Confession Was Just the Start | Michael Daly | October 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe remains have also been sent to the chief medical examiner in Richmond for official forensic identification.
On U.VA Campus, Grief Mixes With Relief After Discovery of Body | Eric Leimkuhler | October 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe jogger had no memory of the attack, and none of the other victims could make an identification of the Five.
At about 10 p.m., a horde of Hungarian police officers raided the bar, demanding that everybody show their identification.
American Racist Richard Spencer Gets to Play the Martyr in Hungary | James Kirchick | October 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTo gauge his level of truthfulness, I asked, “So, you wouldn't mind if I included your donor identification number in the story?”
Today’s Sperm Donor Isn’t a Broke 20-Something | Stephanie Fairyington | September 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“It is a perfect identification,” murmured Mr. Arden, with his eyes still riveted on the plaster faces.
Checkmate | Joseph Sheridan Le FanuThis will show all bacteria except the tubercle bacillus, and often no other stain is necessary for their identification.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddThe presence of such a diplococcus in meningeal exudates is, however, sufficient for its identification.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell Toddidentification was established by a wallet containing papers of the deceased.
The plan has also been utilized a great deal in recent years for the identification of enlisted men in the army and navy.
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British Dictionary definitions for identification
/ (aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən) /
the act of identifying or the state of being identified
something that identifies a person or thing
(as modifier): an identification card
psychol
the process of recognizing specific objects as the result of remembering
the process by which one incorporates aspects of another person's personality: See also empathy
the transferring of a response from one situation to another because the two bear similar features: See also generalization (def. 3)
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