identify

/a‌ɪdˈɛntɪfˌa‌ɪ/

/aɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪ/

[verb]

to identify

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to be able to say who or what someone or something is

synonyms : place

give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property

synonyms : name

consider (oneself) as similar to somebody else

conceive of as united or associated

identify as in botany or biology, for example

synonyms : describe

consider to be equal or the same

Examples

1. After decades as an investigator, I can identify a con man a mile away.

2. Work is in hand on identifying information needs.

3. The doctor put his hands on me identify if the tumor had grown.

4. We advise a food sensitivity test to better identify true food intolerances and appropriate amount of time to keep out of your system for optimal health and healing.