Dictionary
English - Japanese
Identify
aɪˈdɛn(t)əˌfaɪ
Extremely common
800 - 900
800 - 900
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
特定する (tokutei suru), 確認する (kakunin suru), 認識する (ninshiki suru), 同一視する (dōitsu-shi suru)
Identify meanings in Japanese
特定する (tokutei suru)
Example:
Please identify the main problem in this report.
この報告書の主な問題を特定してください。
Can you identify the author of this book?
この本の著者を特定できますか？
Usage: FormalContext: Used in academic or professional settings where clarity is required.
Note: This meaning emphasizes the act of establishing or recognizing something precisely.
確認する (kakunin suru)
Example:
I need to identify my account details.
自分のアカウントの詳細を確認する必要があります。
You should identify your goals before starting the project.
プロジェクトを始める前に、自分の目標を確認すべきです。
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Commonly used in both casual conversations and official communications.
Note: This meaning focuses on the verification or confirmation aspect.
認識する (ninshiki suru)
Example:
He can easily identify the different bird species.
彼はさまざまな鳥の種を簡単に認識できます。
She was able to identify the symptoms of the illness.
彼女はその病気の症状を認識することができました。
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used in discussions about awareness, recognition, or perception.
Note: This meaning highlights the cognitive recognition of something.
同一視する (dōitsu-shi suru)
Example:
Some people identify themselves with their jobs.
一部の人々は自分の仕事に自分を同一視します。
She identifies strongly with her cultural heritage.
彼女は自分の文化遺産に強く同一視しています。
Usage: InformalContext: Often used in discussions about personal identity or social issues.
Note: This meaning refers to the emotional or social connection one feels with a group or identity.
Identify's synonyms
recognize
To recognize means to identify someone or something as already known or previously seen.
Example: She recognized her old friend from across the room.
Note: Recognize implies a sense of familiarity or memory associated with the identification.
discern
To discern means to perceive or recognize something with difficulty by sight or intellect.
Example: It was hard to discern the details in the dark.
Note: Discern often implies a more subtle or nuanced form of identification, requiring keen perception.
determine
To determine means to ascertain or establish something with certainty.
Example: The detective needed to determine the cause of the fire.
Note: Determine emphasizes the process of reaching a conclusion or decision after careful consideration.
diagnose
To diagnose means to identify the nature or cause of a problem or illness through examination.
Example: The doctor was able to diagnose the illness based on the symptoms.
Note: Diagnose is commonly used in medical contexts to identify and understand diseases or conditions.
Identify expressions, common phrases
Spot on
To be spot on means to be exactly right or accurate in identifying something or someone.
Example: Her description of the suspect was spot on; it helped the police identify him quickly.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the precision and correctness of the identification.
Pinpoint
To pinpoint means to precisely locate or identify something specific.
Example: The doctor was able to pinpoint the exact cause of the patient's symptoms.
Note: This phrase highlights the exactness and specificity of the identification.
Nail down
To nail down means to determine or identify something definitively.
Example: We need to nail down the details of the project before we can identify the budget required.
Note: This phrase suggests a firm and conclusive identification.
Zero in on
To zero in on means to focus closely and accurately on identifying something.
Example: After hours of searching, we finally zeroed in on the correct answer.
Note: This phrase implies a concentrated effort to identify something amidst other possibilities.
Pick out
To pick out means to choose or identify something from a group or selection.
Example: Can you pick out the differences between these two pictures?
Note: This phrase emphasizes selecting or distinguishing one particular item from others.
Call out
To call out means to publicly identify or accuse someone, often in a challenging way.
Example: I can't believe she was able to call out the thief in the crowded market.
Note: This phrase implies a bold and direct identification of someone, usually in a confrontational manner.
Point out
To point out means to indicate or draw attention to something for identification or recognition.
Example: She pointed out the errors in the report that others had missed.
Note: This phrase focuses on highlighting or indicating specific details for identification.
Identify everyday (slang) expressions
ID
ID is a shortened form of 'identify' commonly used in informal conversations or in police/crime-related contexts.
Example: Can you ID the suspect from the lineup?
Note: ID is more casual and direct compared to 'identify.'
Peg
Peg means to recognize or identify someone or something easily or quickly based on a particular characteristic.
Example: I can peg his voice from a mile away.
Note: Peg has a slightly informal and colloquial tone compared to 'identify.'
Clock
Clock means to quickly and accurately identify or notice something about a person or situation.
Example: I can clock her body language and know exactly what she's thinking.
Note: Clock is more informal and implies a rapid recognition of something specific.
Pin down
Pin down is to specify or identify something accurately, especially when it's challenging to articulate.
Example: It's hard to pin down what exactly makes that song so catchy.
Note: Pin down implies a process of narrowing down options or details to identify something specific.
Figure out
Figure out refers to the act of identifying or solving a problem, mystery, or situation.
Example: I'm trying to figure out where I left my keys.
Note: Figure out suggests a process of solving or identifying something through mental effort or deduction.
Spot
Spot means to quickly recognize or identify something, often with a sense of intuition or expertise.
Example: I can spot a fake smile from a mile away.
Note: Spot emphasizes quick and intuitive recognition compared to 'identify.'
Read
Read involves the ability to interpret or identify subtle cues, often related to emotions or intentions.
Example: She can read people's emotions like a book.
Note: Read implies understanding and interpreting cues beyond just identifying.
Identify - Examples
Identify the person in the photo.
It's important to identify the cause of the problem.
Can you identify the species of this bird?
Identify grammar
Identify - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: identify
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): identified
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): identifying
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): identifies
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): identify
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): identify
Syllables, Separation and Stress
identify Contains 3 syllables: iden • ti • fy
Phonetic transcription: ī-ˈden-tə-ˌfī
iden ti fy , ī ˈden tə ˌfī (The red syllable is stressed)
Identify - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
identify: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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