identifiable
adjective
iden·ti·fi·able
ī-ˌden-tə-ˈfī-ə-bəl 
ə-
: capable of being identified
Cardenal … was easily identifiable in his signature black beret and loose white peasant shirts.—
Associated Press
Associated PressWhile there's no single identifiable cause of high blood pressure, secondary hypertension is often sparked by conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, kidney problems, thyroid problems or consumption of cocaine or methamphetamine.—Fiza Pirani
Fiza Pirani
identifiably
adverb
an identifiably British accent
Each species of spider builds a web that is identifiably unique …
—Michael H. Robinson
Michael H. Robinson
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Industry experts believe the cases could hinge on whether the voiceprints are identifiable.
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TiVo collects viewing and usage data to improve recommendations and audience analytics, although the company stated that personally identifiable viewing information was protected under its privacy policies.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
Garden Collection Plant Labels Keep plants easily identifiable with simple plant labels.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Last year, administrative subpoenas were sent to around 20 hospitals that offer pediatric gender care, requesting extensive, identifiable patient records.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 13 May 2026
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Hannah Meisel, CBS News, 19 May 2026
TiVo collects viewing and usage data to improve recommendations and audience analytics, although the company stated that personally identifiable viewing information was protected under its privacy policies.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
Garden Collection Plant Labels Keep plants easily identifiable with simple plant labels.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Last year, administrative subpoenas were sent to around 20 hospitals that offer pediatric gender care, requesting extensive, identifiable patient records.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 13 May 2026
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“Identifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/identifiable. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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