i·den·ti·fi·ca·tion/aɪˏdɛntəfə`keʃən; aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n [U] 1 something official that shows your name, address etc, usually with a photograph; ID 身分证明（文件）: You can use a passport as identification. 你可以用护照作为身分证明。 2 when you say that you recognize someone or something 确认，识别，鉴定: The bodies are awaiting identification. 这些尸体有待辨认。