Noun

The act of identifying, or proving to be the same.

Much education and experience is required for proper identification of bird species

The state of being identified.

A particular instance of identifying something.

information necessary to make a good identification

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

The authorities asked for his identification

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

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Noun

(en noun)

or designation.

* 1912 , Stratemeyer Syndicate, Baseball Joe on the School Nine Chapter 1

"I'll not," retorted "Teeter" Nelson, whose first name was Harry, but who had gained his appellation because of a habit he had of "teetering" on his tiptoes when reciting in class. "I've got Peaches all right," and there was a struggle between the two lads, one trying to throw a snowball, and the other trying to prevent him.

An indication for wine that describes its geographic origin.