identification

\i.dɑ̃.ti.fi.ka.sjɔ̃\

/\i.dɑ̃.ti.fi.ka.sjɔ̃\/ noun

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The verdict

“identification” is a regularly-used French word, ranked #5,570 in French word frequency and used as a noun.

#5,570
frequency rank, French
14
letters
20
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Action d’identifier, de reconnaître quelque chose ou quelqu’un comme correspondant à une définition ou une identité.

Key facts for identification
PropertyValue
Headwordidentification
LanguageFrench
Part of speechNoun
IPA\i.dɑ̃.ti.fi.ka.sjɔ̃\
Letters14
Frequency rank#5,570
Misspellings tracked20
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “identification” sits in French 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 French entry for identification is 14 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as \i.dɑ̃.ti.fi.ka.sjɔ̃\. Corpus data places it at rank #5,570 in overall French word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 3 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 20 likely wrong-spelling variants for identification, with forms such as "dientification", "iddentification", and "idenitfication". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct French form is identification, spelled I-D-E-N-T-I-F-I-C-A-T-I-O-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Action d’identifier, de reconnaître quelque chose ou quelqu’un comme correspondant à une définition ou une identité.
  2. 2
    Action de s’identifier, de se reconnaître légitimement ou abusivement dans une définition, une identité, un personnage fictif.
  3. 3
    Amalgame aliénant de son identité propre et de ses intérêts avec ceux de quelqu’un d’autre, résultant d’une manipulation ou pour raisons de survie.

Synonyms

assimilation

Antonyms

projection

This word in other languages

identification(English)identificación(Español)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: dientification,iddentification,idenitfication,idenntification,identfiication,identifciation,identiffication,identifiaction,identificaiton,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 - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

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 French 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 \i.dɑ̃.ti.fi.ka.sjɔ̃\.
What does "identification" mean?
As a noun, "identification" means: Action d’identifier, de reconnaître quelque chose ou quelqu’un comme correspondant à une définition ou une identité.
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 \i.dɑ̃.ti.fi.ka.sjɔ̃\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "identification" come from?
"identification" is a French word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Using “identification”

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

  • The one correct French 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 \i.dɑ̃.ti.fi.ka.sjɔ̃\ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more French words and confusable pairs in the same reference. French 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