identification
Meaning
Identification refers to the process or act of recognizing, establishing, or verifying the identity of an individual, object, or concept, often through specific criteria or documentation, and is crucial in various fields such as law, psychology, and infor
💡 While "identification" often pertains to personal credentials, it can also encompass broader contexts, such as the identification of problems or phenomena in research; care should be taken to avoid conflating it solely with personal ID.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
When
Maria
arrived
at
the
municipal
office
,
she
found
a
short
queue
and
took
a
moment
to
review
her
paperwork
.
The
clerk
politely
requested
identification
before
processing
her
application
,
explaining
that
it
was
required
to
confirm
her
address
and
eligibility
.
Although
the
procedure
felt
somewhat
formal
,
Maria
appreciated
the
clarity
of
the
instructions
and
the
calm
atmosphere
in
the
waiting
area
.
She
corrected
a
minor
typo
on
the
form
and
double
-
checked
the
list
of
documents
she
would
need
for
the
follow
-
up
appointment
.
By
the
time
she
left
,
the
staff
had
scheduled
the
next
meeting
and
Maria
felt
reassured
that
the
matter
was
progressing
in
an
orderly
way
.
Common Phrases
identity verification
personal identification
identification documents
Synonyms
Related Words
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