Definition of Identify

to select something based on noticeable characteristics

Examples of Identify in a sentence

Eyewitnesses were able to identify the suspect by the unusual tattoo he had in the middle of his forehead.  🔊

The toddler tried to identify the shapes but kept getting the triangle and star confused.  🔊

Doctors could not identify the specific toxin that was making the patient sick, so they ordered more tests to look for the culprit.  🔊

Students were asked to identify the Arctic Ocean on the map and label it with a blue crayon.  🔊

In Nazi Germany, Aryans could identify Jews by the unique star they were forced to wear on their clothing.  🔊

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