The difference between "define" and "identify"

[LeTyan]

Hi,

I have heard both "define yourself" and "identify yourself". What is the difference?

For example, define yourself with respect to what and identify yourself with respect to what?

Thanks!

 

[MikeNewYork]

Hi,

I have heard both "define yourself" and "identify yourself". What is the difference?

For example, define yourself with respect to what and identify yourself with respect to what?

Thanks!

For me, "define yourself" speaks to the essence of what makes you who you are. "Identify yourself" usually refers to your name or some identifying code or number.