specify vs expand

expand vs specify

specify and expand both are verbs.

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

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

specify: be specific about
expand: add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

Other hypernyms of specify include dilate, elaborate, enlarge, expatiate, exposit, expound, flesh out, lucubrate.

specify (verb)	expand (verb)
design or destine	grow vigorously
define clearly	exaggerate or make bigger
select something or someone for a specific purpose	become larger in size or volume or quantity
be specific about	expand the influence of
decide upon or fix definitely	make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity
specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement	add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
determine the essential quality of	extend in one or more directions

Difference between specify and expand

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