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specify vs detail

detail vs specify

specify is not a noun while detail is a noun.

specify and detail both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
specify No No Yes No
detail Yes No Yes No
As verbs, detail is a hyponym of specify; that is, detail is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than specify:
  • specify: select something or someone for a specific purpose
  • detail: assign to a specific task
Other hyponyms of specify include dedicate.
specify (noun) detail (noun)
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
extended treatment of particulars
a temporary military unit
a crew of workers selected for a particular task
a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
specify (verb) detail (verb)
design or destine assign to a specific task
define clearly provide details for
select something or someone for a specific purpose
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 detail

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