What is another word for key out?
Pronunciation: [kˈiː ˈa͡ʊt] (IPA) 
"Key out" is a phrasal verb which means to identify a particular item or element from a larger group or environment. It can be interchanged with synonyms like "single out", "pick out", "spot", "identify", "recognize", and "distinguish". These synonyms may vary in their degree of specificity or formality, but they all convey the same basic meaning of isolating or identifying something from its surroundings. For example, a detective may "key out" a suspect from a crowd of people, or a biologist might "single out" a particular species of plant from a vast array of vegetation. Whatever the context, these synonyms offer a range of ways to convey the act of isolating or identifying a specific item or element.
