identification

noun

1. the act of designating or identifying something

   noun.act

   Synonyms designation

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. evidence of identity; something that identifies a person or thing

   noun.communication

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. the condition of having the identity (of a person or object) established

   noun.state

   Examples

   The thief's identification was followed quickly by his arrest.

   Identification of the gun was an important clue.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. the process of recognizing something or someone by remembering

   noun.cognition

   Synonyms recognition

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. the attribution to yourself (consciously or unconsciously) of the characteristics of another person (or group of persons)

   noun.attribute

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. The act of identifying, or proving to be the same; also, the state of being identified.

   noun

   Source: webster1913