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identification

identification

Meaning of identification

the act of proving who someone is

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British English/aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
American English/aɪˌdɛn.tə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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identification身份验证
apple苹果
rice米饭
butter黄油
chicken鸡肉
family家庭
mom妈妈

identification synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between identification / passport / ID check / verification / authentication

I
🇬🇧English
identification

the act or process of proving who someone is, or the document/result used for that purpose

B2Very Often

Please provide identification at the entrance.

P
🇬🇧English
passport

an official travel document that can be used as proof of identity, but it is a specific document, not the general act of identifying someone

B2Very Often

You must show your passport at the border.

I
🇬🇧English
ID check

a quick check of a person's ID document or identity, usually in a practical situation

B2Often

There was an ID check at the club entrance.

V
🇬🇧English
verification

the act of checking that something is true, correct, or real; broader than proving identity

B2Very Often

Verification of your identity may take a few minutes.

A
🇬🇧English
authentication

the process of confirming that someone or something is genuine, especially in technical or official contexts

B2Often

The app uses authentication before allowing access.

P
🇬🇧English
proof of identity

evidence or a document showing who a person is; close to the headword, but often refers to the evidence itself

B2Often

The bank asked for proof of identity.

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identification means identification. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce identification

/aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

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identification

identification transcription

/aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, /aɪˌdɛn.tə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

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identification meaning: what does it mean?

the act of proving who someone is

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