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identify

/ˌaɪdɪˈfaɪ/ verb · British & US
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What does identify mean?

verb

To discover or establish the identity of someone or something, or to recognize or acknowledge something as being a particular person or thing. To describe or characterize someone or something as being a particular person or thing.

Example

"She was able to identify the suspect in the security footage."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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