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identifying features

[/aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪɪŋ ˈfiːtʃərz/]
nounpl: identifying features
características identificadoras
1. Distinctive marks, traits, or qualities that serve to recognize or distinguish something or someone from others
The identifying features of the suspect include a scar on his left cheek and a tattoo on his wrist.
As características identificadoras do suspeito incluem uma cicatriz no rosto esquerdo e uma tatuagem no pulso.
2. Physical or visual characteristics used for identification purposes in official documents or descriptions
When filing a police report, you should provide detailed identifying features of the missing person.
Ao registrar uma denúncia na polícia, você deve fornecer características identificadoras detalhadas da pessoa desaparecida.
Synonyms
distinguishing featuresidentifying marksdistinctive characteristicsrecognition marksidentifying traits
Antonyms
generic featurescommon traitsnon-distinctive characteristics

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
características identificadoras
Standard usage in formal contexts and official documents
São Paulo
traços identificadores
Alternative common usage in business and technical contexts
Portugal
características de identificação
Formal usage in official and legal documents
Rio de Janeiro
marcas identificadoras
More colloquial usage emphasizing visible marks

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand out features
telltale signs
dead giveaway
mark of identification
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