noun
1 act of identifying sb/sth
ADJECTIVE
▪ accurate , correct , precise
▪ positive
▪ mistaken
▪
There is virtually no risk of mistaken ~ in cases of date rape.
▪ quick , rapid
▪ early
▪
Early ~ of adolescents at risk for violence is needed.
▪ easy
▪ eyewitness ( esp. AmE )
▪
Eyewitness ~ is not as reliable as we tend to believe.
▪ biometric , fingerprint , radio frequency , visual
▪
the science of biometric ~
VERB + IDENTIFICATION
▪ make
▪
She was unable to make a positive ~ of the suspect.
▪ allow , enable , permit
▪
Red and black wires are used to enable ~ of specific circuits.
▪ facilitate
▪
The examination facilitates the early ~ of any health problems.
IDENTIFICATION + NOUN
▪ parade ( BrE )
▪
He stood on an ~ parade at the police station.
▪ procedure , process , technique
2 proof of identity
VERB + IDENTIFICATION
▪ carry , have
▪
Always carry some ~.
▪
Do you have any ~?
▪ produce , provide , show
▪
One passenger couldn't provide ~.
▪ ask for , check
▪
The police checked their ~.
▪ need , require
▪
To vote, Florida law requires a photo ~ with a signature.
IDENTIFICATION + NOUN
▪ card , document , papers
▪ badge , bracelet , device , label , tag , technology
▪ code , number
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The vehicle's ~ number is stamped on the engine.
PHRASES
▪ a means of ~
▪
My only means of ~ was my credit card.
▪ for ~ purposes
▪
having their picture taken for ~ purposes