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to identify
01
to be able to say who or what someone or something is
02
give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
03
consider (oneself) as similar to somebody else
04
conceive of as united or associated
05
identify as in botany or biology, for example
06
consider to be equal or the same
Example
The teacher identified the student's handwriting on the exam.
The detective easily identifies the suspect from the security footage.
In biology class, students regularly identify various plant species.
Yesterday, the expert archaeologist identified the ancient artifact's origin.
Right now, the scientist is actively identifying new species in the rainforest.
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