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specify vs design

design vs specify

specify is not a noun while design is a noun.

specify and design both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
specify No No Yes No
design Yes No Yes No
As verbs, design is a hyponym of specify; that is, design is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than specify:
  • specify: design or destine
  • design: plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect
Other hyponyms of specify include mean, slate, aim, calculate, direct.
specify (noun) design (noun)
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
a decorative or artistic work
a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something
the creation of something in the mind
an arrangement scheme
something intended as a guide for making something else
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
specify (verb) design (verb)
design or destine plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect
define clearly intend or have as a purpose
select something or someone for a specific purpose create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner
be specific about make or work out a plan for; devise
decide upon or fix definitely create designs
specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement conceive or fashion in the mind; invent
determine the essential quality of
Difference between specify and design

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