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
Examples of identifiable in a Sentence
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Often the fateful decisions are identifiable only in retrospect.
—Bygeoff Colvin, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2024
Only nine of them were identifiable, with the others burned beyond recognition.
—Yvonne Mooka, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
No identifiable threat of cold weather lasting more than 48 hours, with cold weather defined as highs in the 40s (or colder) and freezing lows in Washington (as measured at Reagan National Airport).
—Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2024
But in a system that balances on the backs of interest groups and constituents vying for influence, there are some easily identifiable winners and losers at the end of these nine weeks.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Mar. 2024
Adult males are identifiable by their rosy-red faces and chests, but differences in diet can cause some house finches to look yellow or orange instead.
—Cecilia Garzella, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
This means your website URL, social media handles and email addresses should all be similar and clearly identifiable as part of your brand and company.
—Ben Semmes, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Intuitive but measured, propulsive but patient, White’s drumming has become an instantly identifiable instrumental voice, anchored by Midnight’s gift.
—Grayson Haver Currin, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
Neugebauer doesn’t have a single, easily identifiable aesthetic signature.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
Bygeoff Colvin, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2024
Only nine of them were identifiable, with the others burned beyond recognition.
—Yvonne Mooka, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
No identifiable threat of cold weather lasting more than 48 hours, with cold weather defined as highs in the 40s (or colder) and freezing lows in Washington (as measured at Reagan National Airport).
—Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2024
But in a system that balances on the backs of interest groups and constituents vying for influence, there are some easily identifiable winners and losers at the end of these nine weeks.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Mar. 2024
Adult males are identifiable by their rosy-red faces and chests, but differences in diet can cause some house finches to look yellow or orange instead.
—Cecilia Garzella, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
This means your website URL, social media handles and email addresses should all be similar and clearly identifiable as part of your brand and company.
—Ben Semmes, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Intuitive but measured, propulsive but patient, White’s drumming has become an instantly identifiable instrumental voice, anchored by Midnight’s gift.
—Grayson Haver Currin, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
Neugebauer doesn’t have a single, easily identifiable aesthetic signature.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
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“Identifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/identifiable. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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