identification

Universal Words noun 1 [U,C] (abbreviation ID) the process of showing, proving or recognizing who or what sb/sth is: The identification of the crash victims was a long and difficult task. * Each product has a number for easy identification. * an identification number * Accurate identification of these birds is difficult. * Only one witness could make a positive identification. 2 [U] the process of recognizing that sth exists, or is important: The early identification of children with special educational needs is very important. 3 (abbreviation ID) [U] official papers or a document that can prove who you are: Can I see some identification, please? 4 [U,C] ~ (with sb/sth) a strong feeling of sympathy, understanding or support for sb/sth: her emotional identification with the play's heroine * their increasing identification with the struggle for independence 5 [U,C] ~ (of sb) (with sb/sth) the process of making a close connection between one person or thing and another: the voters' identification of the Democrats with high taxes