possibly the same perpetrator vs the same perpetrator

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'Possibly the same perpetrator' suggests a level of uncertainty, indicating that the perpetrator could be the same but it is not confirmed. On the other hand, 'the same perpetrator' implies a definitive identification of the perpetrator. The choice between the two depends on the degree of certainty you want to express.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 735 views

possibly the same perpetrator

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a level of uncertainty regarding the identity of the perpetrator.

This phrase is used when there is a suspicion or likelihood that the perpetrator is the same, but it has not been confirmed.

Examples:

The two crimes have similarities, so they were possibly committed by the same perpetrator.
The evidence suggests that it is possibly the same perpetrator involved in both cases.

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... geographic area are committed over a shorter time period than a trend; has a common proximate cause, including (possibly) the same perpetrator; SERIES

Alternatives:

potentially the same perpetrator
potentially the same suspect
likely the same perpetrator
possibly the culprit
possibly the offender

the same perpetrator

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a definitive identification of the perpetrator.

This phrase is used when there is certainty that the perpetrator is the same in different situations or cases.

Examples:

The DNA evidence confirmed that it was the same perpetrator in both crimes.
After further investigation, it was clear that the same perpetrator was responsible for all the thefts.

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If a match occurs it indicates that another student submitted the same perpetrator identifier into Matching. Because Callisto can't guarantee the accuracy of the ...
It is believed that it is the same perpetrator who hit the station in January and one in Aradippou in December 2013. Petrol station pay machine stolen using ...
The sole purpose of maintaining this information is to allow survivors of the same perpetrator the opportunity to reach each other. To further enhance this ...
each other or to the same perpetrator, whether the crime was committed locally or in another state. DNA evidence in the form of saliva, blood, skin tissue, hair, ...

Alternatives:

the identical perpetrator
the very same perpetrator
the exact same perpetrator
the one and only perpetrator
the sole perpetrator

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possibly the same perpetrator vs the same perpetrator