Identifying
11 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The process of establishing or recognising who or what someone or something is. Identifying involves distinguishing characteristics and determining identity or nature.
“Scientists are identifying new species in the recently explored rainforest region.”
Pronunciation
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i·den·ti·fy·ing
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Wordle
Contains four I's and two Y's. Watch for the pattern IDENT and the -IFYING ending.
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Scrabble
Worth 18 points base value. The Y's (4 points each) and F (4 points) make it valuable.
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