specify vs contract

contract vs specify

specify is not a noun while contract is a noun.

specify and contract both are verbs.

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

As verbs, contract is a hypernym of specify; that is, contract is a word with a broader meaning than specify:

specify: specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
contract: enter into a contractual arrangement

Other hypernyms of specify include undertake.

specify (noun)	contract (noun)
	a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid
	a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
	(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make

specify (verb)	contract (verb)
design or destine	be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
define clearly	make or become more narrow or restricted
select something or someone for a specific purpose	become smaller or draw together
be specific about	reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
decide upon or fix definitely	compress or concentrate
specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement	enter into a contractual arrangement
determine the essential quality of	make smaller
	squeeze or press together
	engage by written agreement

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