Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

identification

/aɪˌdɛn(t)ɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.18 in modern English

Syllables
iden-ti-fi-ca-tion
IPA
/aɪˌdɛn(t)ɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/
20
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
6
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act of identifying (i.e., which one, which thing).

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The combination of identifying (which one, which thing) and validating the identity (proving or confirming it); identifying and authenticating viewed as a unitary concept in cognition.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The state of being identified.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A particular instance of identifying something.

Countable

noun

A document or documents serving as evidence of a person's identity.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A feeling of support, sympathy, understanding, or belonging towards somebody or something.

Countable; Uncountable

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Etymology

From French identification.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /aɪˌdɛn(t)ɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/

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Questions

How do you pronounce identification?
The recorded pronunciation is /aɪˌdɛn(t)ɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/.
What does identification mean?
The act of identifying (i.e., which one, which thing).
Where does identification come from?
From French identification.

How to pronounce identification

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