identification
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
An official document that proves who someone is, or the act of recognizing what or who something is.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
ID
Usage notes
In everyday speech, "identification" is often shortened to "ID," both as a noun and informally as a verb, "to ID someone."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "You'll need photo _____ to collect the package."
Answer: identification
In your own words, what does "identification" mean?
An official document that proves who someone is, or the act of recognizing what or who something is.
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