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spec·i·fy

Audio Help [spes-uh-fahy] Pronunciation Key verb, -fied, -fy·ing.

–verb (used with object)

1.	to mention or name specifically or definitely; state in detail: He did not specify the amount needed.

2.	to give a specific character to.

3.	to set forth as a specification.

4.	to name or state as a condition: He specified that he be given my power of attorney.

–verb (used without object)

5.	to make a specific mention or statement.

[Origin: 1250–1300; ME specyfyen < OF specifier < ML specificāre. See specific, -fy

]

—Related forms

spec·i·fi·ca·tive

Audio Help [spes-uh-fi-key-tiv] Pronunciation Key, adjective

spec·i·fi·ca·tive·ly, adverb

spec·i·fi·er, noun

—Synonyms 1. detail, indicate, enumerate, stipulate.

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spec·i·fy Audio Help (spěs'ə-fī') Pronunciation Key
tr.v. spec·i·fied, spec·i·fy·ing, spec·i·fies

To state explicitly or in detail: specified the amount needed.
To include in a specification.
To state as a condition: specified that they be included in the will.
To determine or bring about (a specific result): a gene that specifies the synthesis of a single protein.

[Middle English specifien, from Old French specifier, from Late Latin specificāre, from specificus, specific; see specific.]

spec'i·fi'er n.

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