identifiable
adjective
iden·ti·fi·able
ī-ˌden-tə-ˈfī-ə-bəl 
ə-
: capable of being identified
Cardenal … was easily identifiable in his signature black beret and loose white peasant shirts.—
Associated Press
Associated PressWhile there's no single identifiable cause of high blood pressure, secondary hypertension is often sparked by conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, kidney problems, thyroid problems or consumption of cocaine or methamphetamine.—Fiza Pirani
Fiza Pirani
identifiably
adverb
an identifiably British accent
Each species of spider builds a web that is identifiably unique …
—Michael H. Robinson
Michael H. Robinson
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Historically, spoofs were easily identifiable due to typographical errors, subpar visuals, and implausible claims.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
According to the suit, GameStop shared online video game customers' personally identifiable information, which can include any details that can be traced back to an initial, like a date of birth, to Facebook via the Facebook Tracking Pixel (now known as Meta Pixel).
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 July 2025
According to Zachary Gaeta, one of the reporter’s attorneys, Guevara was clearly identifiable as a member of the media.
—Marlon Sorto, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
His impact was sometimes easily identifiable and at other times, a little more subtle.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 14 June 2025
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
According to the suit, GameStop shared online video game customers' personally identifiable information, which can include any details that can be traced back to an initial, like a date of birth, to Facebook via the Facebook Tracking Pixel (now known as Meta Pixel).
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 July 2025
According to Zachary Gaeta, one of the reporter’s attorneys, Guevara was clearly identifiable as a member of the media.
—Marlon Sorto, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
His impact was sometimes easily identifiable and at other times, a little more subtle.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 14 June 2025
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“Identifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/identifiable. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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