identifying
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.recognizing someone or something and saying who or what they are.
v.the present participle of 'identify', used to describe the process of establishing the identity of a person or object.
Simple“The witness spent hours identifying the suspect from a group of photos.”
In context“Identifying the specific chemical markers in the sample required several rounds of sophisticated laboratory testing.”
Usageoften followed by a direct object or a 'that' clause.
SynonymsAntonymsconfusingmislabeling - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describing a feature that helps you recognize a person or thing.
adj.serving to establish or distinguish identity; providing a unique characteristic for recognition.
Simple“The bird has a bright red patch on its wing as an identifying mark.”
In context“The detective looked for identifying features, such as scars or tattoos, that would help confirm the victim's name.”
Usageusually placed before the noun it modifies.
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the act of finding out who someone is or what something is.
n.the gerund form used as a noun to denote the action or process of establishing identity.
Simple“Identifying the problem is the first step toward fixing it.”
In context“The rapid identifying of the virus strain allowed the medical team to deploy the correct vaccine immediately.”
Usagefunctions as the subject or object of a sentence.
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