identification
gb/aɪdˌɛntɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/ us/aɪdˌɛntɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
A2
Anglais
~ 3300
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
action
1
proof or recognition of identity
When you show or know who someone or something is.
Schéma d’usage :
identification of [someone/something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'identification' with 'identity'. 'Identification' is the process or proof; 'identity' is who you are.
Synonymes
verification (More general term for checking correctness, not limited to identity.)
|
authentication (Often used in technical contexts for confirming identity.)
Antonymes
anonymity (The state of having an unknown identity.)
Collocations
show identification
|require identification
|identification card
|photo identification
|confirm identification
Thèmes
security
|law
|daily life
|communication
Exemples
- The police asked for identification before letting him through.
- Identification of the suspect took several days.
- Please have your identification ready at the entrance.
- The software uses facial recognition for identification.
- She presented her passport as identification.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The guard asked for my identification.
- I showed my passport for identification.
- You need identification to enter the building.
- He gave the police his identification.
- They want to see your identification.
Nom
A2
entity
2
document proving identity
An official paper or card that shows who you are.
Schéma d’usage :
carry [identification]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse the abstract idea of 'identification' with the physical document. In this sense, it refers to the document itself.
Synonymes
ID (Common informal abbreviation for 'identification document'.)
Collocations
carry identification
|show identification
|valid identification
Thèmes
travel
|security
|law
|daily_life
Exemples
- You must carry identification when traveling abroad.
- He forgot his identification at home and couldn't enter.
- Photo identification is required to pick up the package.
- The bouncer checked everyone's identification at the door.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I have my identification in my bag.
- She showed her identification to the officer.
- You need identification to get on the plane.
- He lost his identification yesterday.
Nom
technical
B2
action
3
recognizing or naming something
When you find out what something is by looking at its features.
Schéma d’usage :
identification of [species/object/problem]
Synonymes
classification (Organizing into categories, not always involving recognition of a specific example.)
Collocations
species identification
|problem identification
|accurate identification
Thèmes
science
|education
Exemples
- Accurate identification of the plant is essential before using it as medicine.
- The scientist worked on the identification of new mineral types.
- Early identification of problems can save money.
Exemples pédagogiques
- We learned about bird identification in class.
- The doctor made the identification of the disease quickly.
- Identification of problems is important.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
identification
API
GB/aɪdˌɛntɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
US/aɪdˌɛntɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
iden - ti - fic - a - tion (5 syllabes)
Stress on 5th syllable (tion)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: identification
- Plural: identification, identifications
Famille de mots
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- You must show identification to enter the building.
- The cashier asked me to show identification when I paid by credit card.