identified
word · lemma: identify
Definition
'Identified' is the past form and past participle of 'identify'. It means someone or something was recognized, named, or found as the particular person, thing, problem, or cause.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal, academic, police, medical, and business contexts: 'identified the problem', 'identified the body', 'identified a need'. It often appears in passive forms like 'was identified'. Don't confuse it with 'recognized' only by sight; 'identified' can also mean finding or defining something precisely.
Example Sentences
The police identified the driver.
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We identified the problem quickly.
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She was identified by her voice.
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They finally identified what was causing the noise.
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The report identified three major risks.
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Have they identified a better option yet?
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