aɪˈdentɪfaɪ v. (-ies, -ied) 1 tr.
establish the identity of;
recognize. 2 tr. establish or
select by
consideration or
analysis of the circumstances (identify the
best method of solving the problem). 3 tr. (foll. by with)
associate (a
person or oneself) inseparably or
very closely (with a party, policy, etc.). 4 tr. (often foll. by with)
treat (a thing) as
identical. 5 intr. (foll. by with) a
regard oneself as sharing characteristics of (another person). b associate oneself. øøidentifiable adj. [med.L identificare (as IDENTITY)]