Identified — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Identified
Identified (verb)
- to perceive or state the identity of (someone or something)
- to ascertain the identity of (someone or something that is unfamiliar or unknown)
- to determine the taxonomic position or category of (a biological specimen)
- identify
- to think of (something) as being the same as (something else)
- to think of (someone) as being very closely associated with (something)
- to think of oneself as having the same problems and feelings as someone
Identified (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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as in discovered, detected
Identified (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to find out or establish the identity of
"sufficient forensic evidence to allow investigators to identify the perpetrator"
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to think of (something) in combination
"for some reason, he always identified the color red with flowers"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Identified
The most common words with a similar meaning to Identified:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Identified
Words with the opposite meaning of Identified:
Near Antonyms of Identified
Word Forms of Identified
Inflections: identifying, identifies, self-identified, self-identifying, self-identifies, identified with, identifying with, identifies with
Origin & Etymology of Identified
First known use: 1746t
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Identified
- Academic Word List: 570 Academic Word List — Page 7
- Topics: Intellect & Logic
Frequently Asked Questions about Identified
What does "Identified" mean?
"Identified" means to perceive or state the identity of (someone or something). As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to perceive or state the identity of (someone or something). It has 3 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Identified"?
Other words for "Identified" include detected, discovered, bustling, busy, crowded, swarming, teeming and thronging. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Identified" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Identified"?
There are 46 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Identified". Common alternatives include detected, discovered, bustling, busy, crowded, swarming, teeming, thronging, traveled and trod.
What is the opposite of "Identified"?
Antonyms of "Identified" include undiscovered, unexplored, pathless, trackless, untraveled, untraversed, untrodden and pristine. Near antonyms include camouflaged, concealed, disguised and hid.
How do you use "Identified" in a sentence?
Examples of "Identified" in a sentence: "sufficient forensic evidence to allow investigators to identify the perpetrator"; "for some reason, he always identified the color red with flowers".
Is "Identified" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Identified" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.
Is "Identified" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.
How do you pronounce "Identified"?
"Identified" is pronounced /ī-ˈden-tə-ˌfī/ as a verb and /ˌself-ī-ˈden-tə-ˌfī/ as a verb and divided into syllables as iden·ti·fy.