identification

noun

psychological relationship between the reader of a novel and a character in the book, or between a spectator in the audience and a character on the screen
mapping of a known quantity to an unknown entity so as to make it known
psychological process whereby the subject assimilates an aspect, property, or attribute of the other and is transformed, wholly or partially, by the model the other provides
feel empathy
unambiguous determination of the identity of something or someone based on comparing characteristics with others

Pronunciation: /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/ / /ɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/ / /aɪˌdɛn(t)ɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/

Etymology: From French identification.

The act of identifying (i.e., which one, which thing).
“In many network protocols, identification is complemented by authentication.”
The combination of identifying (which one, which thing) and validating the identity (proving or confirming it); identifying and authenticating viewed as a unitary concept in cognition.
“Much education and experience is required for proper identification of bird species.”
The state of being identified.
“The problem's identification was the first step toward dealing with it.”
A particular instance of identifying something.
“information necessary to make a good identification”
A document or documents serving as evidence of a person's identity.
“The authorities asked for his identification.”
A feeling of support, sympathy, understanding, or belonging towards somebody or something.
“identification with the tribe”
“In several actions where FagRaggers were personally involved […] Brill provided sensitive information about our activities to police. Such intervention revealed Brill's identification with authority and his inadequate understanding of how to change the condition of those without power.”