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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
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Derived Forms
- specificative, adjective
- ˈspeciˌfier, noun
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Other Words From
- spec·i·fi·ca·tive [spes, -, uh, -fi-key-tiv], adjective
- speci·fi·cative·ly adverb
- speci·fier noun
- mis·speci·fied adjective
- non·speci·fied adjective
- pre·speci·fy verb (used with object) prespecified prespecifying
- re·speci·fy verb respecified respecifying
- under·speci·fied adjective
- under·speci·fy verb (used with object) underspecified underspecifying
- un·speci·fied adjective
- un·speci·fying adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of specify1
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Example Sentences
He declined to specify which details had raised this concern.
Carney declined to specify how the decision to indict Chinese officials publicly was coordinated with the White House.
Miftakhov did not specify what ‘things’ were and (the officer) did not ask him to specify.
People blindly following instructions may not realize they have microwaves with a wattage lower than the instructions specify.
But I would like to see someone specify how far we could cut.
Yet he forebore to specify his injuries; saying, that to name them, would be to stigmatize the whole human race.
There were plenty of ladylike things girls could do, she said, but did not give herself the trouble to specify.
I need only specify Miss Ross and friend, name unknown—to assure you of the high respectability of the assemblage.
They did not specify the “it,” but they were quite convinced of the oddity.
In conclusion, since everybody likes to have a feast now and then, I specify that my diet regimen allows for holidays.
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