(ˌ) ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷_fə̇ˈkāshən noun
( -s )
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: probably from French, from identité identity + -fication — more at identity
1.
a. : an act or the action of identifying or the state of being identified
b. : a means of identifying : evidence of identity
experienced travelers always carry some identification
a driver's license is sufficient identification
2.
a. : a mental mechanism wherein the individual gains gratification, emotional support, or relief from anxiety by attributing to himself consciously or unconsciously the characteristics of another person or group
b. : orientation of the self in regard to something (as a familial or ethnic group, class, nation, ideology) with a resulting feeling of close emotional association
the immigrant's identification with his new country
3. : condensation 5