identification

/aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/

//aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩// noun

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"identification" is a 14-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“identification” is a regularly-used English word, ranked #5,333 in English word frequency and used as a noun.

#5,333
frequency rank, English
14
letters
21
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - The act of identifying (i.e., which one, which thing).

Key facts for identification
PropertyValue
Headwordidentification
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/
Letters14
Frequency rank#5,333
Misspellings tracked21
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “identification” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). identification lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for identification is 14 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/. Corpus data places it at rank #5,333 in overall English word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 6 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 21 likely wrong-spelling variants for identification, with forms such as "dientification", "iddentification", and "idenitfication". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It is not paired with a close-neighbour confusable in our dataset, since nothing in our dataset looks or sounds close enough to cause mix-ups.

Etymologically, the entry records: From French identification. The correct English form is identification, spelled I-D-E-N-T-I-F-I-C-A-T-I-O-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    The act of identifying (i.e., which one, which thing).
  2. 2
    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.
  3. 3
    The state of being identified.
  4. 4
    A particular instance of identifying something.
  5. 5
    A document or documents serving as evidence of a person's identity.
  6. 6
    A feeling of support, sympathy, understanding, or belonging towards somebody or something.

Etymology

From French identification.

This word in other languages

identificación(Español)identification(Français)Identifizierung(Deutsch)identificação(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: dientification,iddentification,idenitfication,idenntification,identfiication,identifciation,identiffication,identifiaction,identificaiton,identificasion,identificatino,identificationn,identificatoin,identificattion,identificcation,identifictaion,identiifcation,identtification,idetnification,idnetification,iedntification

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of identification - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

dientification2iddentification1idenitfication2idenntification1identfiication2identifciation2identiffication1identifiaction2
Edit distance from "identification"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "identification"?
"identification" is spelled I-D-E-N-T-I-F-I-C-A-T-I-O-N. The IPA pronunciation is /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/.
What does "identification" mean?
As a noun, "identification" means: The act of identifying (i.e., which one, which thing).
What are common misspellings of "identification"?
Common misspellings include "dientification", "iddentification", "idenitfication", "idenntification", "identfiication". The correct spelling is "identification".
How do you pronounce "identification"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "identification" is /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "identification"?
From French identification. See the full etymology section above for more details.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
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Using “identification”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is I-D-E-N-T-I-F-I-C-A-T-I-O-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list