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identification
The process of determining or proving the identity of a person or the exact nature of a thing.
Die Identifikation des Unfallopfers konnte nur durch einen DNA-Test erfolgen.
The identification of the accident victim could only be done through a DNA test.
'Identifikation' (identification) is the noun corresponding to the verb 'identifizieren' (to identify). The ending '-ation' is typical for nouns that describe a process or result and are derived from verbs ending in '-ieren'.
Können Sie sich bitte identifizieren?
Could you please identify yourself?
The preposition reveals the meaning: 'Die Identifikation von jemandem/etwas' means determining the identity of someone/something. 'Die Identifikation mit jemandem/etwas' describes a feeling of connection.
Die Identifikation von seltenen Pflanzen erfordert viel Wissen.
The identification of rare plants requires a lot of knowledge.
In the sense of 'determining identity', the word is often connected with documents or processes: 'zur Identifikation' (for identification), 'biometrische Identifikation' (biometric identification), or 'Identifikation per Ausweis' (identification by ID).
Bitte halten Sie Ihren Pass zur Identifikation bereit.
Please have your passport ready for identification.
In the sense of 'connection', the word is often combined with people, groups, or ideas: 'Identifikation mit einer Figur' (identification with a character), 'Identifikation mit den Werten des Unternehmens' (identification with the company's values).
Die starke Identifikation mit der Hauptfigur macht das Buch so fesselnd.
The strong identification with the main character makes the book so captivating.
This meaning is typical of computer science and technology. When you encounter words like 'Benutzer' (user), 'System' (system), 'Daten' (data), or 'Code' (code), it usually refers to unique technical labeling.
Jeder Datensatz erhält zur Identifikation eine eindeutige Nummer.
Each data record receives a unique number for identification.
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'die Identität' and 'die Identifikation' are closely related, because both can be about who a person is. 'Die Identität' means the characteristics that make a person or thing unique. 'Die Identifikation', on the other hand, means the process of determining or proving that identity. Learners easily confuse the words because they sound similar. As a practical rule: you have an identity; identification is carried out or required.
Am Flughafen dauert die Identifikation der Reisenden manchmal etwas länger.
At the airport, the identification of travelers sometimes takes a little longer.
Nach dem Umzug wollte Maria ihre eigene Identität nicht verlieren.
After moving, Maria did not want to lose her own identity.