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select vs specify

specify vs select

select is an adjective but specify is not an adjective.

select and specify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
select No Yes Yes No
specify No No Yes No
As verbs, specify is a hyponym of select; that is, specify is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than select:
  • select: pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
  • specify: select something or someone for a specific purpose
Other hyponyms of select include empanel, impanel, panel, anoint, field, sieve, sift, draw, dial, go, plump, pick, elect, excerpt, extract, take out, cull out, winnow, cream off, skim off, pick over, sieve out, assign, set apart, single out, think of, define, determine, fix, limit, set, adopt, espouse, follow, screen, screen out, sieve, sort, vote in, elect, nominate, propose, vote.
select (adjective) specify (adjective)
selected or chosen for special qualifications
of superior grade
select (verb) specify (verb)
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives design or destine
define clearly
select something or someone for a specific purpose
be specific about
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
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