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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The Guardian later significantly walked back on its claims, acknowledging that locations were only tracked via IP addresses, which can be inaccurate, and the DOD info-sharing agreement did not include personally identifiable information and was for a suicide prevention project.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Identity theft protection services monitor databases for signs of your personally identifiable information, such as your Social Security number, driver’s license and bank account numbers.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Potential Solutions While the problems are easily identifiable, Bhaumik recognizes that there are no quick fixes.
—William Jones, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
The order also requires the team to delete any personally identifiable data in its possession.
—arkansasonline.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Identity theft protection services monitor databases for signs of your personally identifiable information, such as your Social Security number, driver’s license and bank account numbers.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Potential Solutions While the problems are easily identifiable, Bhaumik recognizes that there are no quick fixes.
—William Jones, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
The order also requires the team to delete any personally identifiable data in its possession.
—arkansasonline.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Identifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/identifiable. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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