external identification

[ɪkˈstɜːrnəl aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: external identifications / identificações externas
identificação externa
1. The process or act of recognizing or determining the identity of something based on outward, visible, or observable characteristics rather than internal inspection
The external identification of the species was based on its distinctive coloring and markings.
A identificação externa da espécie foi baseada em sua coloração e marcações distintivas.
2. Documentation, marking, or labeling on the outside of an object, package, or item that serves to identify its contents, purpose, or owner
The external identification on the package indicated it contained fragile materials.
A identificação externa na embalagem indicava que continha materiais frágeis.
3. In security or forensics, the identification of a person, object, or entity through visual inspection, biometric markers, or external evidence
External identification through facial recognition technology has become increasingly common.
A identificação externa através da tecnologia de reconhecimento facial tornou-se cada vez mais comum.
In Brazil, the term 'identificação externa' is commonly used in academic, scientific, and administrative contexts. In security and law enforcement, it often refers to visual identification without requiring official documentation. In Portugal, technical contexts may prefer 'identificação de superfície' for precision. The concept is important in Brazilian customs and border control procedures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
external recognitionoutward identificationvisual identificationsurface identification
Antonyms / Antônimos
internal identificationcovert identificationhidden identification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
identificação externa
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
identificação externa
Commonly used in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
identificação externa
Standard usage, occasionally abbreviated as 'ID externa'
Portugal
identificação externa
Same as Brazil; may use 'identificação de superfície' in technical contexts

Related Words

identificationexternal characteristicsbiometric identificationvisual recognitionmarkinglabelingdocumentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

go by appearance
judge by external features
surface-level identification
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