'Identifying' definitions:
Definition of 'Identifying'
From: GCIDE
- Identify \I*den"ti*fy\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Identified; p. pr. & vb. n. Identifying.] [Cf. F. identifier. See Identity, and -fy.]
- 1. To make to be the same; to unite or combine in such a manner as to make one; to treat as being one or having the same purpose or effect; to consider as the same in any relation. [1913 Webster]
- Every precaution is taken to identify the interests of the people and of the rulers. --D. Ramsay. [1913 Webster]
- Let us identify, let us incorporate ourselves with the people. --Burke. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To establish the identity of; to prove to be the same with something described, claimed, or asserted; as, to identify stolen property. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'identifying'
From: GCIDE
- identifying \identifying\ adj.
- 1. serving to distinguish or identify an object, person, species or group; as, we were asked to describe any identifying marks or distinguishing features. [prenominal]
- Syn: distinguishing, distinctive. [WordNet 1.5]