recognitor

/rɛɡˈnɪtɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who recognizes or identifies something, especially something that is difficult to identify.

“The expert was a skilled recognitor of rare species of plants.”

2. verb

To recognize or identify something, especially something that is difficult to identify.

“She was able to recognitor the forgery with her keen eye for detail.”

Synonyms

  • distinguisher
  • identifier
  • recognizer

Antonyms

  • misidentifier
  • obfuscator