English · Common Verbs
identify
/aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/
[/aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/]
recognize and name
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Definition
To recognize someone or something and be able to say who or what they are.
Example
The witness was able to identify the suspect from a row of similar photographs.
The witness was able to identify the suspect from a row of similar photographs.
Etymology
From medieval Latin 'identificare', from 'identitas' (identity).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in science, security, and problem-solving contexts.