identify āļāļ·āļāļāļ°āđāļĢ identify āļāļ·āļāļāļ°āđāļĢ To establish the identity of.To ascertain the origin, nature, or definitive characteristics of.Biology To determine the taxonomic classification of (an organism).To consider as identical or united; equate.To associate or affiliate (oneself) closely with a person or group.To establish an identification with another or others.