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specify vs calculate

calculate vs specify

specify and calculate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
specify No No Yes No
calculate No No Yes No
As verbs, calculate is a hyponym of specify; that is, calculate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than specify:
  • specify: design or destine
  • calculate: specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
Other hyponyms of specify include mean, design, slate, aim, direct.
specify (verb) calculate (verb)
design or destine make a mathematical calculation or computation
define clearly specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
select something or someone for a specific purpose judge to be probable
be specific about have faith or confidence in
decide upon or fix definitely predict in advance
specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement keep an account of
determine the essential quality of
Difference between specify and calculate

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