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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Also called mother-in-law’s tongue and formerly Sansevieria, this low-maintenance plant is identifiable by its tall, sword-like leaves that store water.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Ironically, quarterback Russell Wilson’s interception — or, perhaps, defensive-minded coach Pete Carroll’s decision to give running back Marshawn Lynch the best seat in the house for the game’s final meaningful snap — stole the shine from the Seahawks’ more identifiable unit.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Nothing that is personally identifiable to anyone.
—Asra Q. Nomani , Alba Cuebas-Fantauzzi, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
New questions about government data handling The new data comes amid new scrutiny on the government's handling of personally identifiable information at the Social Security Administration.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Ironically, quarterback Russell Wilson’s interception — or, perhaps, defensive-minded coach Pete Carroll’s decision to give running back Marshawn Lynch the best seat in the house for the game’s final meaningful snap — stole the shine from the Seahawks’ more identifiable unit.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Nothing that is personally identifiable to anyone.
—Asra Q. Nomani , Alba Cuebas-Fantauzzi, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
New questions about government data handling The new data comes amid new scrutiny on the government's handling of personally identifiable information at the Social Security Administration.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Identifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/identifiable. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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