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specify vs quantify

quantify vs specify

specify and quantify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
specify No No Yes No
quantify No No Yes No
As verbs, quantify is a hyponym of specify; that is, quantify is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than specify:
  • specify: decide upon or fix definitely
  • quantify: use as a quantifier
Other hyponyms of specify include name, reset, define.
specify (verb) quantify (verb)
design or destine express as a number or measure or quantity
define clearly use as a quantifier
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 quantify

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