Identification

Assignment or distinguishment of an unknown object, compound, biological sample, or other evidence to the most specific class or level reliably attainable under the analytical scheme used.
NOTE: Uncertainty and limitations always remain in any finding
NOTE: Presence of this term in the OSAC Lexicon does not endorse its use in place of relevant interpretation scale levels for the discipline or method
NOTE: Although this term is used informally, the term should not be used in written or oral interpretations or opinions for any discipline for conveying source of the evidence.

Also referenced in ASB TR 097, Terminology Used for Forensic Footwear and Tire Evidence, ANSI/ASTM E1732-24e1 Standard Terminology Relating to Forensic Science.