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Specify vs Ordain - What's the difference?

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Specify is a related term of ordain.


As verbs the difference between specify and ordain

is that specify is to state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition while ordain is to prearrange unalterably.

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.
  • ordain

    English

    Verb

  • to prearrange unalterably
  • to decree
  • to admit into the ministry of a religion, for example as a priest, bishop, minister or Buddhist monk.
  • to authorize as a rabbi
  • to predestine
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    * ordination

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