name vs specify

specify vs name

name is a noun but specify is not a noun.

name and specify both are verbs.

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

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

name: mention and identify by name
specify: decide upon or fix definitely

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

name (noun)	specify (noun)
by the sanction or authority of
a language unit by which a person or thing is known
a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
family based on male descent
a well-known or notable person
a person's reputation

name (verb)	specify (verb)
determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis	design or destine
identify as in botany or biology, for example	define clearly
give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property	select something or someone for a specific purpose
assign a specified (usually proper) name to	be specific about
make reference to	decide upon or fix definitely
mention and identify by name	specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of	determine the essential quality of
create and charge with a task or function
charge with a function; charge to be

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