distinguish (an element or atom) by using a radioactive isotope or an isotope of unusual mass for tracing through chemical reactions | determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis |
distinguish (as a compound or molecule) by introducing a labeled atom | identify as in botany or biology, for example |
assign a label to; designate with a label | give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property |
pronounce judgment on | assign a specified (usually proper) name to |
attach a tag or label to | make reference to |
| mention and identify by name |
| give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of |
| create and charge with a task or function |
| charge with a function; charge to be |