Identification
/ˌaɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of establishing or proving the identity of a person or thing.
The officer requested identification before allowing entry.
- (n.) An official document or card that proves a person's identity.
She showed her identification to verify her age.
Forms
- identifications
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Commentary
In legal contexts, clarity on whether 'identification' refers to the process or the document helps avoid ambiguity.
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