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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For the Lyrids, that’s the Lyra constellation, identifiable by its brightest star, Vega.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
Taurus, like others, is identifiable by his ventral markings.
—Tim Chester, AFAR Media, 17 Apr. 2025
These regulations require organizations to implement stringent security measures, including zero-trust principles, to protect personally identifiable information (PII) and ensure compliance.
—Kris Lahiri, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Many dog owners will describe themselves as having a bond with their pets and being able to understand their everyday wants and needs, but not all of these are easily identifiable.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
Taurus, like others, is identifiable by his ventral markings.
—Tim Chester, AFAR Media, 17 Apr. 2025
These regulations require organizations to implement stringent security measures, including zero-trust principles, to protect personally identifiable information (PII) and ensure compliance.
—Kris Lahiri, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Many dog owners will describe themselves as having a bond with their pets and being able to understand their everyday wants and needs, but not all of these are easily identifiable.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Identifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/identifiable. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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