What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Certify vs Specify - What's the difference?

certify | specify |

In lang=en terms the difference between certify and specify

is that certify is to attest to as the truth or meeting a standard while specify is to bring about a specific result.

As verbs the difference between certify and specify

is that certify is to attest to as the truth or meeting a standard while specify is to state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.

certify

English

Verb

  • to attest to as the truth or meeting a standard

    • Synonyms

    * (to attest as to) attest, witness, vouch for, approve, confirm

    Derived terms

    * certifiable * decertify

    Related terms

    * certification

    Anagrams

    *

    specify

    English

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.
  • To include in a specification.
  • To bring about a specific result.

    • Related terms

    * specifiable * specific * specification