specify vs aim

specify is not a noun while aim is a noun.

specify and aim both are verbs.

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

As verbs, aim is a hyponym of specify; that is, aim is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than specify:

specify: design or destine
aim: specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public

Other hyponyms of specify include mean, design, slate, calculate, direct.

specify (noun)	aim (noun)
	the action of directing something at an object
	an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
	the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
	the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies

specify (verb)	aim (verb)
design or destine	have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
define clearly	propose or intend
select something or someone for a specific purpose	specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
be specific about	direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
decide upon or fix definitely	move into a desired direction of discourse
specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement	point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
determine the essential quality of	intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

Difference between specify and aim

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