Identify as a potential problem (4)

I believe the answer is:

flag

(Other definitions for flag that I've seen before include "National standard" , "Jack, for one" , "Item of bunting" , "Iris; pennant" , "Lose spirit" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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