1. Verb
To make to be the same; to unite or combine in such a manner as to make one; to treat as being one or having the same purpose or effect; to consider as the same in any relation.
2. Verb
To establish the identity of; to prove to be the same with something described, claimed, or asserted; as, to identify stolen property.
3. Verb
To become the same; to coalesce in interest, purpose, use, effect, etc.
4. Verb
To find or point out something specific.
To recognise, name or establish the nature of something.
“The analysis identifies three themes.”
5. Verb
give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property; "Many senators were named in connection with the scandal"; "The almanac identifies the auspicious months"
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