Identification

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions of identification

noun a process of recognizing or distinguishing someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 My identification card was stolen.

A2 She had to show her identification at the airport security.

B1 Proper identification is required to access the building.

B2 The police used fingerprint identification to solve the case.

C1 The company implemented a new system for employee identification.

C2 The identification of the suspect was confirmed through DNA testing.

adjective used to describe something that is able to be identified or recognized

Example Sentences

A1 I need to show my identification card to enter the building.

A2 The identification number on the form is required for verification.

B1 The identification process at the airport was quick and efficient.

B2 The identification technology used by the company is top-notch.

C1 The identification system in place is designed to prevent fraud.

C2 The identification software is constantly being updated to improve security measures.

Examples of identification in a Sentence

formal The identification process involves verifying a person's identity through official documents.

informal Make sure to bring your identification with you when you go to the airport.

slang I left my ID at home, can I still get in without identification?

figurative The author's use of vivid imagery in the novel serves as a form of identification for readers to connect with the story.

Grammatical Forms of identification

past tense

identified

plural

identifications

comparative

more identification

superlative

most identification

present tense

identifies

future tense

will identify

perfect tense

has identified

continuous tense

is identifying

singular

identification

positive degree

identifiable

infinitive

to identify

gerund

identifying

participle

identified

Origin and Evolution of identification

First Known Use: 1676 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'identification' originated from the Latin word 'identificare', which is a combination of 'idem' meaning 'same' and 'facere' meaning 'to make'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a philosophical context to mean 'to establish the identity of someone or something', the word 'identification' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings including the act of proving or recognizing someone's identity, as well as the process of associating oneself with a particular group or idea.