delineate vs specify

delineate is an adjective but specify is not an adjective.

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

As verbs, delineate and specify are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of delineate include define, delimit, delimitate.

delineate (adjective)	specify (adjective)
represented accurately or precisely

delineate (verb)	specify (verb)
describe in vivid detail	design or destine
make a mark or lines on a surface	define clearly
trace the shape of	select something or someone for a specific purpose
determine the essential quality 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