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Customize vs Specify - What's the difference?

customize | specify |

As verbs the difference between customize and specify

is that customize is to alter to suit individual requirements or specifications while specify is to state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.

customize

English

Alternative forms

* customise (mostly British)

Verb

(customiz)
  • To alter to suit individual requirements or specifications

    • Related terms

    * consuetude * costumal * costume * custom * customary * customer * customization

    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