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specify vs assign

assign vs specify

specify and assign both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
specify No No Yes No
assign No No Yes No
As verbs, specify and assign are synonyms defined as:
  • specify and assign: select something or someone for a specific purpose
Other synonyms of specify include set apart.
specify (verb) assign (verb)
design or destine select something or someone for a specific purpose
define clearly attribute or credit to
select something or someone for a specific purpose decide as to where something belongs in a scheme
be specific about attribute or give
decide upon or fix definitely transfer one's right to
specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement give out
determine the essential quality of make undue claims to having
give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
Difference between specify and assign

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