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identification
The process or result of recognizing and clearly assigning a person or thing. This often happens based on specific features or documents.
Die Identifizierung des Unfallopfers war nur durch einen DNA-Test möglich.
The identification of the accident victim was only possible through a DNA test.
identification
In psychology and sociology, the process in which a person adopts the values, norms, and characteristics of another person or group and feels a sense of belonging.
Eine starke Identifizierung mit dem Unternehmen kann die Motivation der Mitarbeiter steigern.
Strong identification with the company can increase employees' motivation.
The noun 'Identifizierung' (identification) is derived from the verb 'identifizieren' (to identify). The ending '-ung' is a typical way in German to form a noun from a verb.
Können Sie die Person auf dem Foto identifizieren?
Can you identify the person in the photo?
The preposition reveals the meaning: 'Identifizierung von jemandem/etwas' (identification of someone/something) means recognizing a person or thing. 'Identifizierung mit jemandem/etwas' (identification with someone/something) describes the feeling of belonging to a person or group.
Die Identifizierung von seltenen Vogelarten erfordert viel Erfahrung.
The identification of rare bird species requires a lot of experience.
In the context of recognition, the word is often connected with official or police actions. Typical formulations are 'zur Identifizierung führen' (to lead to identification), 'die Identifizierung ermöglichen' (to make identification possible), or 'die eindeutige Identifizierung' (clear identification).
Der Fingerabdruck führte zur eindeutigen Identifizierung des Diebes.
The fingerprint led to the clear identification of the thief.
In the psychological meaning, 'Identifizierung' (identification) is almost always used with the preposition 'mit' and the dative. It describes a close emotional or value-based connection.
Die Identifizierung mit den Zielen des Projekts ist für den Erfolg entscheidend.
Identification with the goals of the project is crucial for success.
provision / purpose
Both Bestimmung and Identifizierung can clarify what a plant or object is. Bestimmung emphasizes defining or classifying something precisely, while Identifizierung focuses more on recognizing and clearly assigning it. Bestimmung usually fits a species or a measured value, while Identifizierung fits a specific object.
Für die Identifizierung des vermissten Fahrrads verglich die Polizei die Rahmennummer mit den Unterlagen.
To identify the missing bicycle, the police compared its frame number with the records.
Für die Bestimmung der Pflanzenart verglich die Schülerin Form und Farbe der Blätter.
To determine the plant species, the student compared the shape and color of the leaves.
