CEFR B1

identifying

verb

Meaning

Recognizing or establishing the identity of someone or something.

Examples

The witness spent hours identifying the suspect from security footage.
We are still identifying the cause of the system failure.

Synonyms: know, recognize, distinguish, ascertain

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identifying (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪɪŋ/

Definition

Recognizing or establishing the identity of someone or something.

Examples

The witness spent hours identifying the suspect from security footage.
We are still identifying the cause of the system failure.
She was excellent at identifying rare bird species.

How to Use identifying

identify with (prepositional phrase): To feel that you are similar to someone or that you share their feelings or experiences. — "Many young people identify with the struggles of the protagonist in the novel."
identify as (prepositional phrase): To describe or think of oneself as belonging to a particular group or category. — "She identifies as an artist and a writer."

Synonyms of identifying

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