Identify meaning in English
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Definition
to identify: to name, to recognize, to classify, to confirm, to demonstrate; to relate to, to understand, to feel for, to have an affinity for
We need you to identify the culprit, which one of these men robbed you?
More and more young teenagers identify with Britney Spears, they say that they relate to her attitude and lyrics.
Examples
- "Air Traffic Controller : I'm unable to identify you on radar."
- "I hope this helps identify him."
- "We managed to identify and destroy the virus before it infected any other machines on the network, which is extremely good news."
- "Please identify yourself."
- "There are many international Human Rights organizations which identify private enterprises that subcontract their labor."
- "OILS, the Organization for International Labor Standards, is a (fictional) group which identifies and certifies subcontractors using legal and ethical labor practices."
- "Witnesses were unable to identify the driver of the van, nor read its license plate, though several people reported seeing a "KK" logo on the rear window of the vehicle."
- "I want you to make a series of 90-degree turns so that I can identify you on radar."
Exercise 1
I just wanted to double check that there hasn't been a mistake.
From the list below, select the term which is closest in meaning to the verb "to double check".
From the list below, select the term which is closest in meaning to the verb "to double check".
I just wanted to double check that there hasn't been a mistake.
From the list below, select the term which is closest in meaning to the verb "to double check".
From the list below, select the term which is closest in meaning to the verb "to double check".
"To tell (a story)" is to "recount" it. This is unrelated in meaning to the term "to double check".
"To double check" is to "make sure" or "make certain". Icarus wants to be sure that there isn't an error on the ingredients invoice. Example: "Please double check your homework to make sure that there are no spelling mistakes".
"To identify (a problem)" is to "locate", "determine", or "establish" a problem. This is unrelated in meaning to the term "to double check".
"To prove (that someone is guilty)" is to "establish" or "determine" that they are guilty. This is unrelated in meaning to the term "to double check".
Exercise 2
"You're bound to get your financial situation sorted out in no time."
To "sort out" a problem is to it.
To "sort out" a problem is to it.
"You're bound to get your financial situation sorted out in no time."
To "sort out" a problem is to resolve it.
To "sort out" a problem is to resolve it.
resolve: This is the correct choice. The phrasal verb "to sort out" means to arrange something so that it is clear, or to resolve it. Example: We need to sort out this problem with our supplier before we lose even more money. In this conversation, Bruno assures Harold that his financial situation will be "sorted out" or "resolved" quickly.
identify: This is incorrect. "To identify (a problem)" is to "locate", "determine", or "establish" a problem. This is unrelated to the phrasal verb "to sort out".
consider: This is incorrect. "To consider (a problem)" is to think about it, or reflect upon it. For example: I will consider all my options before making my decision. This is unrelated to the phrasal verb "to sort out".
exacerbate: This is incorrect. "To exacerbate (a problem)" is to aggravate it or make it worse. Example: If you continue drinking you will exacerbate your health problems. This is unrelated to the phrasal verb "to sort out".
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