* Verb: When "identify" is used as a verb, it means to recognize or establish the identity of someone or something.
* Example: "Can you identify the suspect in this photo?"
* Noun: When "identify" is used as a noun, it refers to the distinguishing characteristics of someone or something.
* Example: "The police are looking for clues that will help them establish the identify of the victim."
The specific part of speech depends on its use in a sentence.