identification

noun

Stress: fifth syllable

Syllables: i-den-ti-fi-ca-tion (6)
English Definition

The action or process of identifying someone or something

Example Sentence

Please show your identification to enter the club.

US IPA /aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
UK IPA /aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/

Synonyms

recognition verification identity classification detection

Antonyms

misidentification confusion anonymity