define vs specify

define and specify both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
define	No	No	Yes	No
specify	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, specify is a hypernym of define; that is, specify is a word with a broader meaning than define:

Other hypernyms of define include define, determine, fix, limit, set.

As verbs, define and specify are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of define include determine, fix, limit, set.

As verbs, define and specify are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of define include delimit, delimitate, delineate.

define (verb)	specify (verb)
give a definition for the meaning of a word	design or destine
decide upon or fix definitely	define clearly
determine the essential quality of	select something or someone for a specific purpose
determine the nature of	be specific about
show the form or outline of	decide upon or fix definitely
	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