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Collocations for identification - noun

1. act of identifying sb/sth

ADJECTIVE

accurate, correct, precise
positive
mistaken
There is virtually no risk of mistaken identification in cases of date rape.
quick, rapid
early
Early identification of adolescents at risk for violence is needed.
easy
eyewitness (esp. AmE)
Eyewitness identification is not as reliable as we tend to believe.
biometric, fingerprint, radio frequency, visual
the science of biometric identification

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VERB + identification

make
She was unable to make a positive identification of the suspect.
allow, enable, permit
Red and black wires are used to enable identification of specific circuits.
facilitate
The examination facilitates the early identification of any health problems.

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identification + NOUN

parade (BrE)
He stood on an identification parade at the police station.
procedure, process, technique

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2. proof of identity

VERB + identification

carry, have
Always carry some identification.
Do you have any identification?
produce, provide, show
One passenger couldn't provide identification.
ask for, check
The police checked their identification.
need, require
To vote, Florida law requires a photo identification with a signature.

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identification + NOUN

card, document, papers
badge, bracelet, device, label, tag, technology
code, number
The vehicle's identification number is stamped on the engine.

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PHRASES

a means of identification
My only means of identification was my credit card.
for identification purposes
having their picture taken for identification purposes

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