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specify vs mean

mean vs specify

specify is not a noun while mean is a noun.

specify is not an adjective while mean is an adjective.

specify and mean both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
specify No No Yes No
mean Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, mean is a hyponym of specify; that is, mean is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than specify:
  • specify: design or destine
  • mean: destine or designate for a certain purpose
Other hyponyms of specify include design, slate, aim, calculate, direct.
specify (noun) mean (noun)
an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
specify (adjective) mean (adjective)
of no value or worth
having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality
characterized by malice
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
marked by poverty befitting a beggar
(used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
very good; of the highest quality
specify (verb) mean (verb)
design or destine have in mind as a purpose
define clearly intend to refer to
select something or someone for a specific purpose destine or designate for a certain purpose
be specific about mean or intend to express or convey
decide upon or fix definitely denote or connote
specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement have as a logical consequence
determine the essential quality of have a specified degree of importance
Difference between specify and mean

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