identification

identification
noun
1 act of identifying sb/sth
ADJECTIVE
▪ accurate, correct, precise
▪ positive
▪ mistaken
▪

There is virtually no risk of mistaken identification in cases of date rape.

▪ quick, rapid
▪ early
▪

Early identification of adolescents at risk for violence is needed.

▪ easy
▪ eyewitness (esp. AmE)
▪

Eyewitness identification is not as reliable as we tend to believe.

▪ biometric, fingerprint, radio frequency, visual
▪

the science of biometric identification

VERB + IDENTIFICATION
▪ make
▪

She was unable to make a positive identification of the suspect.

▪ allow, enable, permit
▪

Red and black wires are used to enable identification of specific circuits.

▪ facilitate
▪

The examination facilitates the early identification of any health problems.

IDENTIFICATION + NOUN
▪ parade (BrE)
▪

He stood on an identification parade at the police station.

▪ procedure, process, technique
2 proof of identity
VERB + IDENTIFICATION
▪ carry, have
▪

Always carry some identification.

▪

Do you have any identification?

▪ produce, provide, show
▪

One passenger couldn't provide identification.

▪ ask for, check
▪

The police checked their identification.

▪ need, require
▪

To vote, Florida law requires a photo identification with a signature.

IDENTIFICATION + NOUN
▪ card, document, papers
▪ badge, bracelet, device, label, tag, technology
▪ code, number
▪

The vehicle's identification number is stamped on the engine.

PHRASES
▪ a means of identification
▪

My only means of identification was my credit card.

▪ for identification purposes
▪

having their picture taken for identification purposes


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