🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Identification

Pronunciation / Transliteration: idɑ̃tifikaʁjɔ̃

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Identification/ˌaɪ.dent.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"L'identification des témoins est essentielle."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The action or process of identifying someone or something.

    "The identification of the suspect was crucial for the investigation."
  2. 2

    A document or identification card that proves a person's identity.

    "You must show a valid identification to enter the building."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'identification' originates from the Latin word 'identificare', which means 'to make identical'. It evolved through Middle French in the 19th century, reflecting the process of recognizing or establishing the identity of someone or something.

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