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

Stokes works as an identifier for Idaho Insect ID, a service offered by the University of Idaho that provides free insect identification for the public. — Hannah Smith july 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026

For the next three decades, this logo would be Toyota’s primary identifier on automobiles, undergoing only minor modifications in font style and color for aesthetics and consumer appeal. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026

Independent organizations can recognize the same identifier without needing a direct relationship with one another. — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

There are some key identifiers to spot something that’s truly handmade. — Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 12 July 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