Synonyms of identification

identification

noun

as in ID

something presented to show that someone is the person they claim to be

You'll need two forms of identification to register to vote.

Related Words

• ID
• document
• documentation
• verification
• validation
• authentication
• evidence
• proof
• certificate
• confirmation
• testimony
• identification card
• witness
• exhibit
• identity card
• ID card
• manifestation
• paper
• corroboration
• voucher
• substantiation
• attestation
• testimonial
• testament
• (the) goods
• demonstration
• illustration

Dissimilar Words

• rebuttal
• refutation
• disproof

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of identification

The Resource Connection Food Bank, 206 George Reed Drive, in San Andreas, is also open to Calaveras County residents with photo identification and proof of residency. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026

McDaniel told the Daily News that the sample that led to Smith’s identification was originally taken to assist with another cold-case investigation. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Tick testing is offered by the CAES as a public service and there is no cost for tick identification or testing. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026

Every dependent claimed on your tax return must have a Social Security number, individual taxpayer identification number, or adoption taxpayer identification number. — Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing identification

• identification card