identifications

/aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

NOUN

1. Acts of identifying or establishing identity

The acts or processes of recognizing, determining, or proving that someone or something is a particular person or thing.

1.1. Recognizing and identifying people or things

The process of determining who someone is or what something is through observation, examination, or investigation.

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Examples

  • The forensic team carefully documented its identifications of the objects found at the scene.
  • The researchers made several identifications of previously unknown plant species.

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1.2. Verification and authentication

The process of establishing or confirming someone's identity or proving that information or evidence is genuine.

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Antonyms

  • disproofs
  • refutations

Examples

  • The security personnel performed multiple identifications before allowing visitors into the restricted facility.
  • The investigation required independent identifications to confirm the suspect's identity.

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  • attestations
  • corroborations
  • proofs
  • evidence

NOUN

2. Documents serving as proof of identity

Documents or cards containing personal information that establish or provide evidence of a person's identity.

2.1. Personal identity documents

Official documents presented to establish a person's identity, such as identification cards or other recognized forms of identification.

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Examples

  • The security personnel checked visitors' identifications before allowing them to enter the event.
  • Applicants must provide valid identifications when completing the registration process.

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NOUN

3. Feelings of support, sympathy, or belonging

Emotional connections involving a sense of understanding, sympathy, support, or belonging toward another person or group.

3.1. Emotional connection and shared identity

Feelings of sympathy, understanding, or belonging that connect someone emotionally with another person, group, or cause.

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Examples

  • Her identifications with different cultural communities influenced her sense of belonging.
  • The novel explores the characters' identifications with people who share their experiences.

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