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specify vs designate

designate vs specify

specify is not an adjective while designate is an adjective.

specify and designate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
specify No No Yes No
designate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, specify and designate are synonyms defined as:
  • specify and designate: design or destine
Other synonyms of specify include destine, intend.
specify (adjective) designate (adjective)
appointed but not yet installed in office
specify (verb) designate (verb)
design or destine design or destine
define clearly assign a name or title to
select something or someone for a specific purpose decree or designate beforehand
be specific about indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
decide upon or fix definitely give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
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 designate

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