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Specify vs Crystallize - What's the difference?

specify | crystallize |


In lang=en terms the difference between specify and crystallize

is that specify is to bring about a specific result while crystallize is to coat something with crystals, especially with sugar.

As verbs the difference between specify and crystallize

is that specify is to state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition while crystallize is (transitive|chemistry|physics) to make something form into crystals.

Denote vs Specify - What's the difference?

denote | specify |


In transitive terms the difference between denote and specify

is that denote is to refer to literally; to convey meaning while specify is to bring about a specific result.

Decide vs Specify - What's the difference?

decide | specify |


In transitive terms the difference between decide and specify

is that decide is to cause someone to come to a decision while specify is to bring about a specific result.

Certify vs Specify - What's the difference?

certify | specify |


In lang=en terms the difference between certify and specify

is that certify is to attest to as the truth or meeting a standard while specify is to bring about a specific result.

As verbs the difference between certify and specify

is that certify is to attest to as the truth or meeting a standard while specify is to state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.

Articulate vs Specify - What's the difference?

articulate | specify |


As verbs the difference between articulate and specify

is that articulate is to make clear or effective while specify is to state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.

As an adjective articulate

is clear, effective.

As a noun articulate

is an animal of the subkingdom Articulata.

Specify vs Disclose - What's the difference?

specify | disclose | Related terms |

Specify is a related term of disclose.


In lang=en terms the difference between specify and disclose

is that specify is to bring about a specific result while disclose is to expose to the knowledge of others; to make known, state openly, reveal.

As verbs the difference between specify and disclose

is that specify is to state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition while disclose is (obsolete) to open up, unfasten.

As a noun disclose is

(obsolete) a disclosure.

Precise vs Specify - What's the difference?

precise | specify |


As an adjective precise

is exact, accurate.

As a verb specify is

to state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.

Specify vs Emphasis - What's the difference?

specify | emphasis |


As a verb specify

is to state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.

As a noun emphasis is

special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important.

Formulate vs Specify - What's the difference?

formulate | specify |


In transitive terms the difference between formulate and specify

is that formulate is to reduce to, or express in, a formula; to put in a clear and definite form of statement or expression while specify is to bring about a specific result.

Special vs Specify - What's the difference?

special | specify |


As an adjective special

is special.

As a verb specify is

to state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.

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