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Expected vs Specified - What's the difference?

expected | specified |

As adjectives the difference between expected and specified

is that expected is anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur while specified is thoroughly explained; adequately commented.

As verbs the difference between expected and specified

is that expected is (expect) while specified is (specify).

expected

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur
    • The expected storm never arrived.

    Antonyms

    * unexpected * surprising * unlikely

    Derived terms

    * expectedly * expectedness

    Verb

    (head)
  • (expect)

    • Related terms

    * expect * expectation

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    specified

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Thoroughly explained; adequately commented.

    • Antonyms

    * unspecified

    Verb

    (head)
  • (specify)