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specify vs choose

choose vs specify

specify and choose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
specify No No Yes No
choose No No Yes No
As verbs, choose is a hypernym of specify; that is, choose is a word with a broader meaning than specify:
  • specify: select something or someone for a specific purpose
  • choose: pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
Other hypernyms of specify include pick out, select, take.
As verbs, choose is a hypernym of specify; that is, choose is a word with a broader meaning than specify:
  • specify: decide upon or fix definitely
  • choose: pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
Other hypernyms of specify include pick out, select, take.
specify (verb) choose (verb)
design or destine pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
define clearly see fit or proper to act in a certain way; decide to act in a certain way
select something or someone for a specific purpose select as an alternative over another
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
Difference between specify and choose

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