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Updated June 2026
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.”
i·den·ti·fy·ing
Contains four I's and two Y's. Watch for the pattern IDENT and the -IFYING ending.
Worth 18 points base value. The Y's (4 points each) and F (4 points) make it valuable.
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