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Definition identify in British English

identify verb

[transitive] verb
/aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/
1

to recognize someone and be able to say who they are

Example

Two of the suspects have been identified by witnesses.

Example

He identified the dead woman as his wife.

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1.1

to recognize something and understand exactly what it is

Example

Several key problems have already been identified.

Example

Children can be identified as poor readers as early as age five.

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2

to be a sign that shows who or what someone is

Example

Janners's red and gold jacket identified him as a steward.

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Definition identify in British English