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provide vs specify

specify vs provide

provide and specify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
provide No No Yes No
specify No No Yes No
As verbs, specify is a hypernym of provide; that is, specify is a word with a broader meaning than provide:
  • provide: determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation
  • specify: specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
Other hypernyms of provide include condition, qualify, stipulate.
provide (verb) specify (verb)
take measures in preparation for design or destine
determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation define clearly
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance select something or someone for a specific purpose
give something useful or necessary to be specific about
supply means of subsistence; earn a living decide upon or fix definitely
mount or put up specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain determine the essential quality of
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