identifying

UK
/aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪɪŋ/
US
/aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪɪŋ/

Translations

identifyingnoun
UK
/aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪɪŋ/
US
/aɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪɪŋ/
Gerund use meaning ‘the act of identifying’.
identifyinggerund / present participle
UK
/aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪɪŋ/
US
/aɪˈdɛntɪˌfaɪɪŋ/
More precise part of speech for a present-participle adjective.
The identifying features of the plant are its leaves and flowers.
Идентифицирующими признаками растения являются его листья и цветы.
identifyverb

identifying

Gerund

identified
Past Simple
identified
Past Participle
identifying
Gerund
UK
/aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ/
US
/aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ/
The police were able to identify the suspect from the surveillance footage.
Полиция смогла идентифицировать подозреваемого по записям с камер наблюдения.
Scientists are trying to identify the cause of the disease.
Учёные пытаются определить причину заболевания.
She could easily identify her friend's voice in the crowd.
Она легко могла узнавать голос своей подруги в толпе.

Definitions

identifyingnoun
The act or process of recognizing or establishing who or what someone or something is.
Accurate identifying of bird species requires keen observation.
identifyinggerund / present participle
Serving to establish the identity of someone or something.
The identifying marks on the package helped the courier deliver it to the correct address.
identifyverb
To recognize or establish as being a particular person or thing.
The witness was able to identify the suspect in the lineup.
To associate or connect closely with a particular group, person, or idea.
She identifies strongly with her cultural heritage.
To serve as a means of identification for something or someone.
The unique markings on the butterfly help to identify it among other species.
To determine the nature, characteristics, or essential qualities of; diagnose or classify.
Researchers identified a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest.