identifiable
able to be recognized or named
Easy enough to see, notice, or understand so that you can say what or who it is.
[something] is identifiable (as/from [something])
- The suspect was easily identifiable from the security camera footage.
- The bird is identifiable by the bright red patch on its chest.
- There is no single identifiable cause of the problem; several factors are involved.
- Each product has an identifiable code printed on the label.
- The sound of her voice is instantly identifiable in the recording.
- The building is easily identifiable because it is very tall.
- This logo is quickly identifiable on the bottle.
- There was no identifiable reason for his sudden anger.
- The car was identifiable by its color and number plate.
- Each child wore an identifiable badge with their name.
can be linked to a person
Used about information that can show who a person is or can find that person.
[information/data] is identifiable (to [someone])
- The company must remove all personally identifiable information before sharing the dataset.
- Under the new law, health records cannot contain identifiable details such as full names or home addresses.
- Researchers used only non-identifiable data so that no patient could be traced.
- User IDs are stored in an encrypted form to keep them from being directly identifiable.
- The report states that no identifiable personal information will be collected during the study.
- Websites must protect identifiable information about users.
- The file has no names, so the data is not identifiable.
- Please delete any identifiable details like phone numbers.
- They shared only data that was not identifiable to any one person.
- Banks keep your identifiable data in secure systems.
- Base: identifiable
easily identifiable
1simple to recognize or name
Very simple to see, notice, or understand so that you know what or who it is.
- The hotel is easily identifiable by its bright blue sign.
- The symptoms are easily identifiable, even for non-specialists.
identifiable cause
1clear, known reason for something
A reason for something that can be clearly found and named.
- Doctors found no identifiable cause for her headaches.
- There is an identifiable cause of the delay: a major power cut.
identifiable features
1clear characteristics used to recognize
Parts or qualities of something that help you know what or who it is.
- The painting has no easily identifiable features of a specific city.
- Witnesses could not describe any identifiable features of the attacker.
identifiable information
1information that can identify
Information that can be used to say exactly which person or thing it is.
- The survey will not collect any identifiable information about you.
- All identifiable information was removed from the file before analysis.
identifiable marks
1visible signs used for recognition
Special lines, spots, or signs on a person or thing that help you know who or what it is.
- The police report mentioned no identifiable marks or tattoos.
- Please list any identifiable marks on your luggage, such as stickers or ribbons.
identifiable pattern
1recognizable repeated form or trend
A way in which things often happen or repeat that you can clearly see and describe.
- The data shows no identifiable pattern of behavior.
- Over time, an identifiable pattern of mistakes began to appear.
personally identifiable information
1data that can identify someone
Information that can show who a person is, such as their name, address, or ID number.
- Companies must get consent before collecting personally identifiable information.
- The document contains personally identifiable information and must be stored securely.
readily identifiable
1quick and effortless to recognize
Able to be recognized quickly and without much work, often used in formal writing.
- No readily identifiable pattern emerged from the results.
- The source of the error was not readily identifiable.