Definition
鉴定 means to appraise or identify with expert authority, often for authenticity or quality (e.g., 文物鉴定). It is more formal and specialized than 评价 (general evaluation) and 评估 (systematic assessment). Unlike 识别 (simply recognize), 鉴定 involves a thorough evaluation.
verb
to appraiseto identifyto evaluate
noun
appraisalevaluationidentification
Easily confused
- 坚定jiān dìngsound-alike(adjective) firm, steady, resolute (of beliefs, will, stance)
Examples
- 鉴定。Zhuānjiā zhèngzài jiàn dìng zhèxiē wénwù de niándài.Experts are appraising the age of these cultural relics.
- 鉴定。Jǐngchá xūyào jiàn dìng zhège qiānmíng shì bú shì zhēn de.The police need to verify whether this signature is real.
- 鉴定。Zhè fèn jiàn dìng bàogào fēicháng zhòngyào.This appraisal report is very important.
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