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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.
identification
A strong feeling of connection and emotional unity with another person, a group, or an idea.
Die Identifikation der Fans mit ihrem Fußballverein ist enorm hoch.
The fans' identification with their football club is extremely strong.
identification
In technology and computer science, the unique labeling of an object, user, or data record by means of a unique name or code.
Die Identifikation des Nutzers im System erfolgt über den Benutzernamen.
The identification of the user in the system is done via the username.
'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.
provision / purpose
Both words can refer to precisely identifying an unfamiliar find. “Die Bestimmung” particularly emphasizes the expert classification into a species or category, while “die Identifikation” emphasizes establishing the specific identity. If the focus is on the category, use “Bestimmung”; if it is on this exact object, use “Identifikation”.
Die Identifikation des Fundes ergab, dass er aus dem Museum stammt.
Identifying the find showed that it came from the museum.
Die Bestimmung des Fundes ergab, dass er zu einer seltenen Pflanzenart gehört.
Determining the find showed that it belonged to a rare plant species.
