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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Additional surveillance footage depicts vehicles, but not identifiable vehicles.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The newspaper was accused of using Meta’s tracking pixels to share subscribers’ personally identifiable information (PII) with Facebook—without their consent.
—Jacques Nack, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
With a unique and identifiable sound that embodies the essence of music-making, Nicolas is poised to transition into a professional career.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
One sighting included a female bird — identifiable by its shorter tail feathers — wandering past, the video shows.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The newspaper was accused of using Meta’s tracking pixels to share subscribers’ personally identifiable information (PII) with Facebook—without their consent.
—Jacques Nack, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
With a unique and identifiable sound that embodies the essence of music-making, Nicolas is poised to transition into a professional career.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
One sighting included a female bird — identifiable by its shorter tail feathers — wandering past, the video shows.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Identifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/identifiable. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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