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identification

[ahy-den-tuh-fi-key-shuhn, ih-den-] / aɪˌdɛn tə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən, ɪˌdɛn- /
NOUN
labeling; means of labeling
Synonyms
STRONGEST
description passport recognition testimony
STRONG
ID apperception assimilation badge bracelet credentials establishment naming papers tag
WEAK
cataloging classifying dog tag identity bracelet letter of introduction letter of recommendation

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During an appointment at the base, the couple presented Ramos's birth certificate, Honduran passport, their marriage license and Blank's military identification.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

That desire for identification doesn’t appear to extend to being fully identifiable by face.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

They evaluated how each substance affected the diseased nerve cells, leading to the identification of sildenafil as a promising candidate.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

ICE agents would be required to wear identification badges and work without masks, and follow existing laws regarding warrants.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

The fears come from the mistaken identification of wildness with the forest itself.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann