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Specify vs Verify - What's the difference?

specify | verify |

In transitive terms the difference between specify and verify

is that specify is to bring about a specific result while verify is to confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something.

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.
  • verify

    English

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To substantiate or prove the truth of something
  • To confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something
  • (legal) To affirm something formally, under oath
  • Derived terms

    * verification * verifiable * unverified