B2 verb Formal

식별하다

[ɕʰik̚pjʌɭɦa̠da̠]

To recognize or distinguish something by identifying its specific characteristics. It is used in scientific or data-heavy contexts to describe telling things apart.

Examples

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1

컴퓨터 알고리즘이 얼굴을 정확하게 식별합니다.

The computer algorithm identifies faces accurately.

2

어두운 곳에서는 물체를 식별하기가 쉽지 않다.

It is not easy to identify objects in dark places.

3

지문은 개인을 식별하는 중요한 수단입니다.

Fingerprints are an important means of identifying individuals.

Word Family

Noun
식별
Verb
식별하다
Adjective
식별 가능한
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Memory Tip

Think of a 'signal' (식) that helps you 'recognize' (별).

Quick Quiz

CCTV 영상을 통해 범인의 인상착의를 ( ) 할 수 있었다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 식별

Examples

1

컴퓨터 알고리즘이 얼굴을 정확하게 식별합니다.

academic

The computer algorithm identifies faces accurately.

2

어두운 곳에서는 물체를 식별하기가 쉽지 않다.

everyday

It is not easy to identify objects in dark places.

3

지문은 개인을 식별하는 중요한 수단입니다.

formal

Fingerprints are an important means of identifying individuals.

4

브랜드 로고로 제품을 식별할 수 있다.

business

Products can be identified by their brand logos.

5

멀리서 오는 사람이 누구인지 식별이 안 돼.

informal

I can't tell who that person coming from afar is.

Word Family

Noun
식별
Verb
식별하다
Adjective
식별 가능한

Common Collocations

개인을 식별하다 to identify an individual
육안으로 식별하다 to identify with the naked eye
차이를 식별하다 to discern a difference
위험을 식별하다 to identify a danger
정확히 식별하다 to identify accurately

Common Phrases

식별 번호

identification number

식별 장치

identification device

식별 불가능

unidentifiable

Often Confused With

식별하다 vs 구별하다

구별하다 is a general term for telling things apart, while 식별하다 sounds more technical or formal (like ID identification).

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Usage Notes

Frequently used in technology (AI, biometrics) and forensic science.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '알다' (to know), but '식별하다' is necessary for the specific process of distinguishing based on features.

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Memory Tip

Think of a 'signal' (식) that helps you 'recognize' (별).

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Word Origin

From Hanja 識 (to know/discern) and 別 (to divide/distinguish).

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 식별하다 ~으로 식별되다

Quick Quiz

CCTV 영상을 통해 범인의 인상착의를 ( ) 할 수 있었다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 식별

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