Define vs. Specify
Defineverb
To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.
Defineverb
(obsolete) To settle, decide an argument etc.
Defineverb
To express the essential nature of something.
Defineverb
To state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol.
Defineverb
To describe, explain, or make definite and clear.
Defineverb
To demark sharply the outlines or limits of an area or concept.
Defineverb
(mathematics) To establish the referent of a term or notation.
Definenoun
(programming) A kind of macro in source code that replaces one text string with another wherever it occurs.
Defineverb
To fix the bounds of; to bring to a termination; to end.
Defineverb
To determine or clearly exhibit the boundaries of; to mark the limits of; as, to define the extent of a kingdom or country.
Defineverb
To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly; as, the defining power of an optical instrument.
Defineverb
To determine the precise signification of; to fix the meaning of; to describe accurately; to explain; to expound or interpret; as, to define a word, a phrase, or a scientific term.
Defineverb
To determine; to decide.
Defineverb
give a definition for the meaning of a word;
Defineverb
determine the essential quality of
Defineverb
determine the nature of;
Defineverb
delineate the form or outline of;
Defineverb
state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of
Defineverb
give the meaning of (a word or phrase), especially in a dictionary
Defineverb
make up or establish the character or essence of
Defineverb
mark out the boundary or limits of
Defineverb
make clear the outline of; delineate
Specifyverb
(transitive) To state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.
Specifyverb
(transitive) To include in a specification.
Specifyverb
(transitive) To bring about a specific result.
Specifyverb
To speak explicitly or in detail (often used with of).
Specifyverb
To mention or name, as a particular thing; to designate in words so as to distinguish from other things; as, to specify the uses of a plant; to specify articles purchased.
Specifyverb
specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement;
Specifyverb
determine the essential quality of
Specifyverb
decide upon or fix definitely;
Specifyverb
be specific about;
Specifyverb
define clearly;
Specifyverb
design or destine;
Specifyverb
select something or someone for a specific purpose;
