Synonyms of identifying

identifying 1 of 2

adjective

as in distinguishing

serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group

the marching band's striking black-and-silver uniforms serve as its identifying mark for thousands of parade spectators

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distinguishing
• characteristic
• distinctive
• distinct
• typical
• individual
• diagnostic
• peculiar
• proper
• symptomatic
• discriminating
• unmistakable
• classic
• identifiable
• specific
• general
• usual
• common
• generic
• particular
• pronounced
• special
• idiosyncratic
• normal
• regular
• model
• paradigmatic
• especial
• archetypal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• atypical
• uncharacteristic
• untypical
• nontypical

identifying

2 of 2

verb

present participle of identify

1

as in pinpointing

to find out or establish the identity of

sufficient forensic evidence to allow investigators to identify the perpetrator

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distinguishing
• pinpointing
• finding
• locating
• determining
• recognizing
• diagnosing
• fingering
• investigating
• singling (out)
• ID'ing
• examining
• checking
• putting one's finger on
• discovering
• disclosing
• inspecting
• spotting
• scrutinizing
• revealing
• noticing
• placing
• picking out
• observing
• betraying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hiding
• concealing
• disguising
• simulating
• camouflaging
• feigning
• counterfeiting
• shamming

2

as in associating

to think of (something) in combination

for some reason, he always identified the color red with flowers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• associating
• correlating
• connecting
• linking
• relating
• equating
• comparing
• grouping
• likening
• tying (together)
• joining
• lumping (together)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separating
• distinguishing
• differentiating
• contrasting
• discriminating
• setting off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of identifying

Adjective

Heuer’s attorney, Erick Kaardal, argued that privacy concerns could be balanced with the public’s right to access government records by redacting identifying or sensitive information on the forms. — Scott Bauer, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

But the implementation of that plan has been slow, and some locals have expressed discomfort with the idea of submitting more identifying information, Nguyen said. — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026

There are also passports from Lithuania, Ukraine, the Czech Republic and Russia, with most identifying information blacked out. — Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025

Another intriguing possibility is to wait until the wireless world’s progress to ever-shorter wavelengths finally hits the millimeter band, which is small enough to resolve most identifying details. — IEEE Spectrum, 16 Jan. 2020

Verb

The collaboration will focus on identifying potential customers, evaluating sites and developing commercial projects around nT-Tao’s Compact Fusion System. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026

When circumstances permit, a factual report, relevant identifying information, and any unanswered requests can be documented afterward. — Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026

After the session, Muncy explained how breaking the words into parts and identifying the different sounds one vowel can make allows students to decode the word. — Lina Ruiz september 21, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026

Investigators said the truck was able to be tracked using GPS, and Cranberry Township police officers stopped the truck, identifying the driver as Jurkovec. — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Patina, a thin surface layer that develops due to age, wear, or chemical reaction, is another characteristic to look for when identifying artwork age. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026

French military policy in Lebanon prohibits identifying soldiers by first names for security reasons. — Diego Ibarra Sánchez, NPR, 19 Sep. 2026

Police on Saturday released a sketch of the attacker and are asking the public’s help in identifying him. — Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026

Organizations can consistently improve customer retention by recognizing the differences hidden behind averages, identifying the signals traditional systems overlook and translating those insights into timely, targeted customer actions. — Dr. Vasudeva Akula, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026