Definitions

1. verb

to discover or learn the identity of something or someone

“She identified the stranger as an old friend.”

2. verb

to recognize or acknowledge something or someone as being what it or he is

“The detective identified the suspect through DNA evidence.”

3. noun

a description or characteristic that distinguishes something or someone

“The distinctive sound of the instrument was its identifying feature.”

4. noun

the act of discovering or learning the identity of something or someone

“The process of identification was time-consuming.”

5. verb

to associate or link something or someone with a particular quality, characteristic, or concept

“The new policy identifies the company’s commitment to sustainability.”