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Meaning of the word identifying in English

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identifying

Verb

1.

establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is.

Example:
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the judge ordered that the girl not be identified
Synonym:
recognize pick out spot point out pinpoint pin down put a name to name place know discern distinguish discover find locate remember recall recollect finger
2.

associate (someone) closely with; regard (someone) as having strong links with.

Example:
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he was equivocal about being identified too closely with the peace movement
Synonym:
associate link connect couple relate bracket
Antonym:
distinguish
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