Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

identify-the-culprit

phrase

/ˈaɪ.dɛn.tɪ.faɪ ðə ˈkʌl.prɪt/

Definition

To determine who or what is responsible for a particular wrongdoing or crime.

Examples

After hours of investigation, the detective managed to identify the culprit behind the theft.
The committee aims to identify the culprit responsible for the poor performance in the project.
In a game of mystery, players must identify the culprit before the time runs out.

Meaning

This phrase is commonly used in criminal investigations and problem-solving scenarios, where the main goal is to find the individual or entity behind an action that caused harm or was illegal.