identification
//aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən//
Noun
identificationSingular
identificationsPlural
1
The act or process of recognizing or establishing who or what someone or something is.
The identification of the suspect took several hours.
2
An official document or card that proves who a person is.
You need to show identification to enter the building.
3
A feeling of close association or understanding with someone or something.
She felt a strong identification with the main character of the novel.