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Designated vs Specified - What's the difference?

designated | specified |

As verbs the difference between designated and specified

is that designated is past tense of designate while specified is past tense of specify.

As adjectives the difference between designated and specified

is that designated is having a specified designation while specified is thoroughly explained; adequately commented.

designated

English

Verb

(head)
  • (designate)
  • Adjective

    (-)
  • Having a specified designation
  • Derived terms

    * designated agent * designated driver * designated hitter * designated marksman * designated milk * designated patient * designated person * designated service * designated survivor * designated value * designated volume

    specified

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Thoroughly explained; adequately commented.
  • Antonyms

    * unspecified

    Verb

    (head)
  • (specify)