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Specified vs Implied - What's the difference?

specified | implied |

As adjectives the difference between specified and implied

is that specified is thoroughly explained; adequately commented while implied is suggested without being stated directly.

As verbs the difference between specified and implied

is that specified is (specify) while implied is (imply).

specified

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Thoroughly explained; adequately commented.

    • Antonyms

    * unspecified

    Verb

    (head)
  • (specify)

    • implied

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Suggested without being stated directly.

    • Antonyms

    * (suggested without being stated) verbal, express

    Derived terms

    * impliedly

    Related terms

    * implicit

    Verb

    (head)
  • (imply)