Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
identify-a-perpetrator
phrase
/aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ ə ˈpɜr.pə.trə.tər/
Definition
To recognize or ascertain the person responsible for a specific wrongdoing or crime.
Examples
- The detective was able to identify a perpetrator by analyzing the fingerprints at the crime scene.
- Technology can aid law enforcement in identifying a perpetrator through facial recognition software.
Meaning
This phrase refers to the process of determining who has committed an illegal act or offense, often through investigation or analysis of evidence.
Synonyms
- recognize a criminal
- detect an offender
- establish responsibility
