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calculate vs specify

specify vs calculate

calculate and specify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
calculate No No Yes No
specify No No Yes No
As verbs, specify is a hypernym of calculate; that is, specify is a word with a broader meaning than calculate:
  • calculate: specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
  • specify: design or destine
Other hypernyms of calculate include designate, destine, intend.
calculate (verb) specify (verb)
make a mathematical calculation or computation design or destine
specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public define clearly
judge to be probable select something or someone for a specific purpose
have faith or confidence in be specific about
predict in advance decide upon or fix definitely
keep an account of specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
determine the essential quality of
Difference between calculate and specify

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