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Definition of identification noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

      

    identification

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    noun
    NAmE//aɪˌdɛntəfəˈkeɪʃn//
     
     
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  1. 1[uncountable, countable] (abbreviation ID) the process of showing, proving, or recognizing who or what someone or something is The identification of the crash victims was a long and difficult task. Each product has a number for easy identification. an identification number Accurate identification of these birds is difficult. Only one witness could make a positive identification. AWL Collocationsidentifyidentify verb
    • researcher, scholar, scientist, witness
    • analysis, report, research, study, survey
    Prior research identified high school GPA as a predictor of students' academic performance.
    • target
    • pattern, trend
    • characteristic, element
    • variable
    • factor
    • cause
    • source
    Chapter three identifies the patterns of growth over the past century.
    • previously
    • positively
    • accurately, correctly
    • easily, readily
    • clearly
    • incorrectly, mistakenly
    The present research focuses on three behavioral outcomes previously identified.identifiable adjective
    • easily, readily
    • individually
    • clearly
    The pineal gland is an easily identifiable point of reference in X-ray images of the brain.identification noun
    • allow, enable,
    • facilitate, permit
    • preclude
    • verify
    This method facilitates the identification of a large number of herbs.
    • accurate, correct, precise
    • positive
    • false, mistaken
    • eyewitness
    The more extensive analysis needed for precise identification is beyond the scope of this study.identity noun
    • cultural, ethnic, gender, national, racial, regional
    • collective
    • individual, personal
    • mistaken
    A weakening of national identity may well make regional ones stronger.
    • a sense of ~
    Children often derive a sense of identity from their hometown.identified adjective
    • need
    • problem
    • factor
    • issue
    • cause
    • hazard, risk
    • gene
    This survey was designed to determine the level of importance of each of the identified issues.
    • clearly, easily
    • newly
    • recently
    The newly identified chemical structures were recently named in a patent application.identifying adjective
    • characteristic, feature, mark
    The sawfish's most distinctive identifying feature is a broad snout with razor-sharp teeth.
  2. 2[uncountable] the process of recognizing that something exists, or is important The early identification of children with special educational needs is very important.
  3. 3(abbreviation ID) [uncountable] official papers or a document that can prove who you are Can I see some identification, please?
  4. 4[uncountable, countable] identification (with somebody/something) a strong feeling of sympathy, understanding, or support for someone or something her emotional identification with the play's heroine their increasing identification with the struggle for independence
  5. 5[uncountable, countable] identification (of somebody) (with somebody/something) the process of making a close connection between one person or thing and another the voters' identification of the Democrats with high taxes
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