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Specifies vs Stipulates - What's the difference?

specifies | stipulates |

As an adjective specifies

is .

As a verb stipulates is

.

specifies

English

Verb

(head)
  • (specify)

  • 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.
  • stipulates

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (stipulate)

  • stipulate

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) .

    Verb

    (stipulat)
  • To require (something) as a condition of a contract or agreement.
  • To specify, promise or guarantee something in an agreement.
  • To acknowledge the truth of; not to challenge.
  • Derived terms
    * stipulated * stipulation * stipulative

    Etymology 2

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (botany) Having stipules; that is, having outgrowths borne on either side of the base of the leafstalk.
  • Antonyms
    * exstipulate