identification
gb/aɪdˌɛntɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/ us/aɪdˌɛntɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
A2
English
~ 3300
azonosítás, személyazonosító okmány, igazolvány, meghatározás
NOUN
B1
1
azonosítás
B2
Usage pattern:
identification of [someone/something]
The police asked for identification before letting him through.
A rendőrök a személyazonosságának igazolását kérték, mielőtt továbbengedték.
Identification of the suspect took several days.
A gyanúsított azonosítása több napig tartott.
Please have your identification ready at the entrance.
The software uses facial recognition for identification.
She presented her passport as identification.
Learner examples
The guard asked for my identification.
Az őr a személyazonosságom igazolását kérte.
I showed my passport for identification.
A személyazonosságom igazolására megmutattam az útlevelemet.
You need identification to enter the building.
He gave the police his identification.
They want to see your identification.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'identification' with 'identity'. 'Identification' is the process or proof; 'identity' is who you are.
Meaning
proof or recognition of identity
Collocations
show identification
|require identification
|identification card
|photo identification
|confirm identification
Synonyms
verification (More general term for checking correctness, not limited to identity.)
|
authentication (Often used in technical contexts for confirming identity.)
Antonyms
anonymity (The state of having an unknown identity.)
Themes
security
|law
|daily life
|communication
Definition
When you show or know who someone or something is.
The act or process of establishing or confirming the identity of a person or thing.
NOUN
A2
2
Usage pattern:
carry [identification]
You must carry identification when traveling abroad.
Külföldi utazáskor személyazonosító okmányt kell magadnál tartanod.
He forgot his identification at home and couldn't enter.
Otthon felejtette az igazolványát, ezért nem tudott bemenni.
Photo identification is required to pick up the package.
The bouncer checked everyone's identification at the door.
Learner examples
I have my identification in my bag.
A táskámban van az igazolványom.
She showed her identification to the officer.
Megmutatta az igazolványát a rendőrnek.
You need identification to get on the plane.
He lost his identification yesterday.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse the abstract idea of 'identification' with the physical document. In this sense, it refers to the document itself.
Meaning
document proving identity
Collocations
carry identification
|show identification
|valid identification
Synonyms
ID (Common informal abbreviation for 'identification document'.)
Themes
travel
|security
|law
|daily_life
Definition
An official paper or card that shows who you are.
An official document, such as a passport or driver's license, that proves a person's identity.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
azonosítás
B2
meghatározás
B2
Usage pattern:
identification of [species/object/problem]
Accurate identification of the plant is essential before using it as medicine.
A növény pontos azonosítása elengedhetetlen, mielőtt gyógyszerként használnák.
The scientist worked on the identification of new mineral types.
A tudós új ásványtípusok azonosításán dolgozott.
Early identification of problems can save money.
Learner examples
We learned about bird identification in class.
Az órán a madarak azonosításáról tanultunk.
The doctor made the identification of the disease quickly.
Az orvos gyorsan azonosította a betegséget.
Identification of problems is important.
Meaning
recognizing or naming something
Collocations
species identification
|problem identification
|accurate identification
Synonyms
classification (Organizing into categories, not always involving recognition of a specific example.)
Themes
science
|education
Definition
When you find out what something is by looking at its features.
The act of recognizing, naming, or classifying something by its characteristics, especially in science or research.
Grammar
Dictionary form
identification
IPA
GB/aɪdˌɛntɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
US/aɪdˌɛntɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
iden - ti - fic - a - tion (5 syllables)
Stress on 5th syllable (tion)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: identification
- Plural: identification, identifications
Word family
Forms
identifications
noun
Related words
identifiable
adjective B2
identical
adjective B1
Negative and opposite forms
unidentified
adjective
unidentifiable
adjective
Advanced or less common
identically
adverb
identifier
noun
Expressions
carry identification
1/kˈɛɹi aɪdˌɛntɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
have ID with you
To have an official paper or card with you that shows who you are.
Examples
- It is recommended to carry identification at all times while traveling.
- She never carries identification when she goes running.
photo identification
1/fˈoʊtoʊ aɪdˌɛntɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
ID document with photo
An official card or paper with your picture on it that shows who you are.
Examples
- You need photo identification to buy alcohol here.
- Please bring photo identification when you come for the interview.
show identification
1/ʃˈoʊ aɪdˌɛntɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
present ID document
To give an official paper or card to prove who you are.
Examples
- You must show identification to enter the building.
- The cashier asked me to show identification when I paid by credit card.