identify

6 definitions • 14 examples

to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what that person or thing is:

Even the smallest baby can identify its mother by her voice.

The gunman in Wednesday's attack has been identified as Lee Giggs, an unemployed truck driver.

The police officer identified himself (= gave his name or proved who he was) and asked for our help.

to recognize a problem, need, fact, etc. and to show that it exists:

The research will be used to identify training needs.

You need to identify your priorities.

to feel and say that you belong to a particular group of people:

identify as Someone who is assigned male at birth may identify as female.

Voters identifying as Republicans dropped by 2 percent.

Although race is a social construction, it's a big part of how you identify.

to recognize or be able to name someone or something, or to prove who or what someone or something is:

Small babies can identify their mothers.

The police officer refused to identify himself.

to find and be able to describe someone or something:

identify what/which/who To create an effective advertising campaign you must first identify who your target market is.

A good business recovery service should include an initial risk assessment to identify which essential processes are at risk and how the risk can be reduced.

to say or prove who or what someone or something is:

The document must identify you by name and bear your signature or a readily recognizable photograph of you.

You will be asked to identify yourself at the reception desk when you arrive.