identify — to recognize or name someone or something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to recognize or name someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /aɪˈdentɪˌfaɪ/
Korean meaning: 누군가나 무언가를 알아보거나 식별하다
Korean pronunciation: 아이-덴-티-파이 (강세: 덴)
Example Sentences
- The teacher asked students to identify the mystery meat in the cafeteria.
- My mom can identify my footsteps from three floors away.
- Police used DNA evidence to identify the criminal.
identify
VERB//aɪˈdentɪˌfaɪ//
to recognize or name someone or something
Identifying the suspect in lineup
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Identify the clues to clarify the truth and terrify the criminal!
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Origin
From Medieval Latin identificare, derived from Late Latin identificus meaning 'the same,' which comes from Latin idem (the same) and facere (to make). The term was formed by combining these elements to express the concept of making or treating as the same.
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“The teacher asked students to identify the mystery meat in the cafeteria.”
“My mom can identify my footsteps from three floors away.”
“Police used DNA evidence to identify the criminal.”
“Students need to identify their strengths and weaknesses.”
“I can totally identify with your fear of public speaking.”
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