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identify vs identity

Both "identify" and "identity" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Identify" is a verb used to describe the action of recognizing or determining something, while "identity" is a noun referring to the characteristics or qualities that distinguish a person or thing.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 724 views

identify

This is correct. "Identify" is a verb used to describe the action of recognizing or determining something.

Use "identify" when you want to talk about recognizing or determining something or someone.

Examples:

Can you help me identify the person in this photo?
The police were able to identify the suspect from the security footage.

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Computer, identify closest star system.
Police have refused to identify the kidnapping victim.
Research resources are needed to identify the relevant indicators.
Army intelligence uses that to identify possible terrorist attacks.
Any retailer can identify the most effective supply chain improvement mechanisms.
Zack managed to identify this bone bruise.
Thematic identifier to uniquely identify the spatial object.
Helped identify the big bad Decapitator.
We can't identify individuals, only types.
Which could help us positively identify these remains.
I couldn't even identify their bodies.
Please identify ambulance call number involved in mci.
First, identify the auditor/audit team.
Comparability would also help to identify best practice.
Customize color used in image editor to identify under-exposed pixels.
Scientific research and development can identify safer and less polluting alternative solutions.
M.E. cannot identify the victims.
Note: This element helps to identify consignments.
Sadly, nothing that can identify the owner.
The organisation shall identify training needs.

Alternatives:

recognize
spot
pinpoint
determine
discern

identity

This is correct. "Identity" is a noun referring to the characteristics or qualities that distinguish a person or thing.

Use "identity" when you want to talk about the characteristics or qualities that make someone or something unique.

Examples:

She struggled with her identity after moving to a new country.
The company's brand identity is easily recognizable.

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My secret identity is his black driver.
Manny Pacquiao helped us to reclaim our true identity.
The woman who stole your identity.
This woman stole my identity, Seeley.
Warning: Host's identity changed.
We haven't established her identity yet.
An abandoned attempt to obscure her identity.
Tattoos represent a fundamental misunderstanding of the persistence of personal identity.
Professor Hoffsteen is merely my latest identity.
The French embassy proved your identity.
The EU needs to ensure its identity vs globalisation .
For your new identity right here.
International awareness should coexist harmoniously and constructively with European citizenship and national identity.
Assumption is he changed his appearance and identity.
Changing your identity is not a mistake.
Jessica's boyfriend discovered her secret identity.
Maybe DeWitt would even re-imprint your old identity.
A good cover identity keeps the target feeling in control.
The victim's identity is being withheld...
Even your secret identity exposed, without thinking.

Alternatives:

individuality
distinctiveness
character
personality
self

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