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Definitions of identification

noun
the process of recognizing something or someone by remembering

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identité
the individual characteristics by which a thing or person is recognized or known

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mémoire, souvenir
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
noun
evidence of identity; something that identifies a person or thing

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numéro, numéro d'identification
a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification

carte d'identité, pièce d'identité
a card certifying the identity of the bearer

mot de passe
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

carte de crédit
a card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has a satisfactory credit rating and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered

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preuve
an indication that makes something evident
noun
the act of designating or identifying something

synonyms: désignation

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diagnostic
identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon

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découverte, résultat
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

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