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specify
[spes-uh-fahy]
verb (used with object)
to mention or name specifically or definitely; state in detail.
He did not specify the amount needed.
to give a specific character to.
to set forth as a specification.
to name or state as a condition.
He specified that he be given my power of attorney.
verb (used without object)
to make a specific mention or statement.
specify
/ ˈspɛsɪfɪˌkeɪtɪv, ˈspɛsɪˌfaɪ /
verb
to refer to or state specifically
to state as a condition
to state or include in the specification of
Other Word Forms
- specificative adjective
- specifier noun
- specificatively adverb
- misspecified adjective
- nonspecified adjective
- prespecify verb (used with object)
- respecify verb
- underspecified adjective
- underspecify verb (used with object)
- unspecified adjective
- unspecifying adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of specify1
Example Sentences
It didn't specify what these savings would be and at the time the Institute for Fiscal Studies cast doubt that on this figure.
The book does not specify which case caused this reaction.
He declined to specify how many people police suspected, or whether they were locals in the town of Porepunkah or nearby areas.
Prabowo did not specify which lawmakers would have their allowances curtailed, but said a moratorium on overseas trips would also be imposed.
While they did not specify where in the station the stabbings occurred, the Night Tube service runs through Oxford Circus on the Victoria and Central lines at weekends.
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