identifier

noun

iden·​ti·​fi·​er ī-ˈden-tə-ˌfī(-ə)r 

ə-

: one that identifies

Examples of identifier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When the identifiers changed or failed to match, one history fractured into several incomplete ones. — Aashis Luitel, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026

The maintainers used the 2026-07-28 release to remove the initialize handshake and session identifiers for remote servers. — Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Alice eventually realizes that the bracelet is an identifier for an infant Safe Surrender box located somewhere in the city. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Likewise, identifiers don't float over characters, so the only way to figure out who someone is is by speaking with them. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for identifier

• amplifier
• clarifier
• classifier
• gasifier
• magnifier
• modifier
• multiplier
• occupier
• pacifier
• purifier
• qualifier
• quantifier