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identified

 

[ aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

detecting information

Identified means to recognize or establish the identity of someone or something. It involves determining characteristics or attributes that distinguish an entity from others.

Synonyms

detected, determined, recognized

Examples of usage

  • The scientist identified the bacteria under the microscope.
  • She identified him as the author of the book.
  • They identified the problem quickly and proposed a solution.
Context #2 | Verb

self-awareness

Identified can also refer to the process of establishing a personal identity or aligning oneself with a particular group or ideology. This signifies a deeper understanding of one’s place in society.

Synonyms

aligned, associated, identified with

Examples of usage

  • Many teenagers identified with the themes of the novel.
  • He identified himself as part of the community.
  • The group identified as advocates for environmental change.

Translations

Translations of the word "identified" in other languages:

🇵🇹 identificado

🇮🇳 पहचान लिया गया

🇩🇪 identifiziert

🇮🇩 diidentifikasi

🇺🇦 ідентифікований

🇵🇱 zidentyfikowany

🇯🇵 特定された

🇫🇷 identifié

🇪🇸 identificado

🇹🇷 belirlenmiş

🇰🇷 확인된

🇸🇦 مُعَرَّف

🇨🇿 identifikován

🇸🇰 identifikovaný

🇨🇳 已识别的

🇸🇮 identificiran

🇮🇸 greindur

🇰🇿 идентификацияланған

🇬🇪 იდენტიფიცირებული

🇦🇿 tanınmış

🇲🇽 identificado

Word origin

The word 'identify' originates from the late Latin word 'identificare', which means 'to make identical'. This term is formed from 'idem', meaning 'the same', and 'facere', meaning 'to make'. Its usage in English began in the 17th century, primarily within contexts related to forensic investigations and legal identification. Over time, the term has evolved to include broader meanings in psychology, sociology, and various fields, emphasizing the recognition and categorization of both people and ideas. By the 19th century, 'identify' became commonly used in scientific literature and everyday language to denote the process of recognition and categorization based on defined characteristics.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,378, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.