identify

verb

iden·ti·fy ī-ˈden-tə-ˌfī How to pronounce identify (audio)

ə-

identified; identifying; identifies

transitive verb

: to perceive or state the identity of (someone or something)

"It's the young man!" I thought, feeling my heart shoot as I identified him.

Charlies Dickens

Mr. Mace identified the phial handed him by Counsel as that sold by him to "Mr. Inglethorp."

Agatha Christie

Hitters say the spitball is easily identified because, while it has the speed of a fastball, it scarcely rotates.

Ron Fimrite

b(1)

: to ascertain the identity of (someone or something that is unfamiliar or unknown)

He was able to quickly identify the problem.

Police have identified a person of interest.

Dr. McGovern explains that "identifying the cause of the disease is a breakthrough. …"

The Chronicle of the Horse

(2)

: to determine the taxonomic position or category of (a biological specimen)

We were able to identify the plant as belonging to the nightshade family.

: to conceive as united (as in spirit, outlook, or principle)

These groups are identified with conservation.

: to cause to be or become identical

identified her interests with theirs

Sometimes people identify success with money, but for me it's giving of yourself.

Lorna E. Barnes

In some strange way the boat became identified with himself, and just as it would have been useless for him to get up and steer the boat, so was it useless for him to struggle any longer with the irresistible force of his own feelings.

Virginia Woolf

intransitive verb

: to feel a sense of unity (as of interests, purpose, or effect) and close emotional association : to engage in psychological identification

Many readers identify with the hero of a novel.

I could identify with the anxiety she was experiencing.

: to have or assert an identity of a specified kind

Of the high school students who participated, 77% identified as female, 20% identified as male, 2% identified as nonbinary …

Elizabeth Beyer

archaic : to be or become the same

… new channels of communication will be opened between the States, the lines of separation will disappear, their interests will be identified, and their union cemented by new and indissoluble bonds.

Thomas Jefferson

Example Sentences

She identified the dog as her lost pet. He was able to correctly identify the mushroom. The witness positively identified the suspect in the crime. The corpse was identified on the basis of dental records. They could not identify the source of the quotation. They had no difficulty in identifying the problem. We began by identifying what we needed for the job. We need to identify the causes of unemployment. See More

Recent Examples on the Web In some smaller precincts, both said, the small number of ballots cast, along with information about the time, place and manner in which they were cast, might identify the ballots of individual voters.

Tom Sissom, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2022 Vinyl labels made with a cutting machine identify jar contents.

Maria V. Charbonneaux, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2022 About 4 in 10 Americans identify themselves as moderate, a share that’s been pretty consistent over the last 30 years, according to Gallup’s annual surveys.

David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Assessments identify which federal, state and local programs can assist with various needs -- food, housing, transportation, health care, utility costs and other essential items.

Judith Graham, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 Sebright Gardens, 7185 Lakeside Drive N.E., Salem; salemhardyplantsociety.org Orchard Pest & Disease Management Workshop: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn to identify, prevent and treat signs of pest damage and disease in your home orchard.

oregonlive, 9 Sep. 2022 Back when defenses were more simple (i.e. a 4-3 or a 3-4), blockers could more easily identify their targets.

Jim Mcbride, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Each game, there’s a different pre-snap routine for the Bengals’ defensive players to identify where the tight ends are lined up and what that could mean for the running game.

Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2022 Even after energy regulator Ofgem stepped in to simplify tariffs, only a third could identify the cheapest deal.

Simon Hill, WIRED, 7 Sep. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

identify

transitive verb

iden·ti·fy

identified; identifying

: to consider as united or associated (as in interests or principles)

can ask leading questions of a witness who is identified with an adverse party

: to establish the identity of

identifying the suspect

: to specify or designate (goods) as the object of a contract

—used in the phrase identify to the contract

the disputed beans were goods identified to the contract

Note: Under the Uniform Commercial Code, once goods are identified to a contract, the buyer has a special property interest and an insurable interest in the goods. This gives the buyer the right to seek damages and other relief. This identification can be done at any time and in any manner agreed to by the parties or as otherwise specified in the U.C.C.

identifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of identify

as in pinpoints

to find out or establish the identity of sufficient forensic evidence to allow investigators to identify the perpetrator

Synonyms & Similar Words

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pinpoints
distinguishes
finds
locates
recognizes
determines
fingers
investigates
IDs
reveals
examines
diagnoses
discloses
puts one's finger on
scrutinizes
discovers
inspects
notices
picks out
singles (out)
checks
observes
spots
betrays
places

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

conceals
hides
disguises
simulates
camouflages
feigns
counterfeits
shams

as in correlates

to think of (something) in combination for some reason, he always identified the color red with flowers

Synonyms & Similar Words

correlates
connects
associates
equates
relates
compares
links
likens
groups
joins
ties (together)
lumps (together)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

distinguishes
differentiates
separates
contrasts
discriminates
sets off

单词	identifies
释义	identify verb iden·ti·fy ī-ˈden-tə-ˌfī ə- identified; identifying; identifies transitive verb 1 a : to perceive or state the identity of (someone or something) "It's the young man!" I thought, feeling my heart shoot as I identified him. Charlies Dickens Mr. Mace identified the phial handed him by Counsel as that sold by him to "Mr. Inglethorp." Agatha Christie Hitters say the spitball is easily identified because, while it has the speed of a fastball, it scarcely rotates. Ron Fimrite b(1) : to ascertain the identity of (someone or something that is unfamiliar or unknown) He was able to quickly identify the problem. Police have identified a person of interest. Dr. McGovern explains that "identifying the cause of the disease is a breakthrough. …" The Chronicle of the Horse (2) : to determine the taxonomic position or category of (a biological specimen) We were able to identify the plant as belonging to the nightshade family. 2 a : to conceive as united (as in spirit, outlook, or principle) These groups are identified with conservation. b : to cause to be or become identical identified her interests with theirs Sometimes people identify success with money, but for me it's giving of yourself. Lorna E. Barnes In some strange way the boat became identified with himself, and just as it would have been useless for him to get up and steer the boat, so was it useless for him to struggle any longer with the irresistible force of his own feelings. Virginia Woolf intransitive verb 1 : to feel a sense of unity (as of interests, purpose, or effect) and close emotional association : to engage in psychological identification Many readers identify with the hero of a novel. I could identify with the anxiety she was experiencing. 2 : to have or assert an identity of a specified kind Of the high school students who participated, 77% identified as female, 20% identified as male, 2% identified as nonbinary … Elizabeth Beyer 3 archaic : to be or become the same … new channels of communication will be opened between the States, the lines of separation will disappear, their interests will be identified, and their union cemented by new and indissoluble bonds. Thomas Jefferson Synonyms distinguish finger ID pinpoint single (out) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences She identified the dog as her lost pet. He was able to correctly identify the mushroom. The witness positively identified the suspect in the crime. The corpse was identified on the basis of dental records. They could not identify the source of the quotation. They had no difficulty in identifying the problem. We began by identifying what we needed for the job. We need to identify the causes of unemployment. See More Recent Examples on the Web In some smaller precincts, both said, the small number of ballots cast, along with information about the time, place and manner in which they were cast, might identify the ballots of individual voters. Tom Sissom, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2022 Vinyl labels made with a cutting machine identify jar contents. Maria V. Charbonneaux, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2022 About 4 in 10 Americans identify themselves as moderate, a share that’s been pretty consistent over the last 30 years, according to Gallup’s annual surveys. David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Assessments identify which federal, state and local programs can assist with various needs -- food, housing, transportation, health care, utility costs and other essential items. Judith Graham, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 Sebright Gardens, 7185 Lakeside Drive N.E., Salem; salemhardyplantsociety.org Orchard Pest & Disease Management Workshop: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn to identify, prevent and treat signs of pest damage and disease in your home orchard. oregonlive, 9 Sep. 2022 Back when defenses were more simple (i.e. a 4-3 or a 3-4), blockers could more easily identify their targets. Jim Mcbride, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Each game, there’s a different pre-snap routine for the Bengals’ defensive players to identify where the tight ends are lined up and what that could mean for the running game. Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2022 Even after energy regulator Ofgem stepped in to simplify tariffs, only a third could identify the cheapest deal. Simon Hill, WIRED, 7 Sep. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1746, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Phrases Containing identify identify with identify oneself identify with identify oneself Kids Definition identify verb iden·ti·fy ī-ˈden-tə-ˌfī identified; identifying 1 : to find out or show the identity of … they ate … a mystery casserole that I could not identify. Sharon Creech, Walk Two Moons 2 : to feel empathy for I identified with her problem. 3 : to think of as joined or associated with These groups are identified with conservation. Medical Definition identify verb iden·ti·fy ī-ˈdent-ə-ˌfī, ə- identified; identifying transitive verb : to determine the taxonomic position of (a biological specimen) intransitive verb : to undergo or experience psychological identification identify with the hero of a novel Legal Definition identify transitive verb iden·ti·fy identified; identifying 1 : to consider as united or associated (as in interests or principles) can ask leading questions of a witness who is identified with an adverse party 2 : to establish the identity of identifying the suspect 3 : to specify or designate (goods) as the object of a contract —used in the phrase identify to the contract the disputed beans were goods identified to the contract Note: Under the Uniform Commercial Code, once goods are identified to a contract, the buyer has a special property interest and an insurable interest in the goods. This gives the buyer the right to seek damages and other relief. This identification can be done at any time and in any manner agreed to by the parties or as otherwise specified in the U.C.C. identifies verb present tense third-person singular of identify 1 as in pinpoints to find out or establish the identity of sufficient forensic evidence to allow investigators to identify the perpetrator Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance pinpoints distinguishes finds locates recognizes determines fingers investigates IDs reveals examines diagnoses discloses puts one's finger on scrutinizes discovers inspects notices picks out singles (out) checks observes spots betrays places Antonyms & Near Antonyms conceals hides disguises simulates camouflages feigns counterfeits shams See More 2 as in correlates to think of (something) in combination for some reason, he always identified the color red with flowers Synonyms & Similar Words correlates connects associates equates relates compares links likens groups joins ties (together) lumps (together) Antonyms & Near Antonyms distinguishes differentiates separates contrasts discriminates sets off
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identify

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