Added 8 October 2026
identification
/aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/ noun
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about identification at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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The act of identifying (i.e., which one, which thing).
In many network protocols, identification is complemented by authentication.
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The combination of identifying (which one, which thing) and validating the identity (proving or confirming it); identifying and authenticating viewed as a unitary concept in cognition.
Much education and experience is required for proper identification of bird species.
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The state of being identified.
The problem's identification was the first step toward dealing with it.
Origin
From French identification.
From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)