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to identify someone or something based on a particular feature
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Examples (10)
- This is the only species of flamingo in the region, easily recognized by its pink plumage.
- I recognized her immediately by her bright red hair.
- You can usually recognize a high-quality product by its weight and finish.
- Police often recognize repeat offenders by their specific methods of operation.
- I recognized the old house by the large oak tree in the front yard.
- He recognized his father by his distinctive, slow way of speaking.
- These cells are recognized by the immune system as foreign invaders.
- The software can recognize users by their fingerprints or facial features.
- I recognized the melody by the first few notes of the piano.
- Experts can recognize an original painting by the artist's brushwork.