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specified

[spes-uh-fahy]

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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.

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Specified is always a great word to know.

So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:

a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.

a fool or simpleton; ninny.

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Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English specyfyen < Old French specifier < Medieval Latin specificāre. See specific, -fy

Related forms

spec·i·fi·ca·tive

[spes-uh-fi-key-tiv] , adjective

spec·i·fi·ca·tive·ly, adverb

spec·i·fi·er, noun

mis·spec·i·fied, adjective

non·spec·i·fied, adjective

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pre·spec·i·fy, verb (used with object), pre·spec·i·fied, pre·spec·i·fy·ing.

re·spec·i·fy, verb, re·spec·i·fied, re·spec·i·fy·ing.

un·der·spec·i·fied, adjective

un·der·spec·i·fy, verb (used with object), un·der·spec·i·fied, un·der·spec·i·fy·ing.

un·spec·i·fied, adjective

un·spec·i·fy·ing, adjective

COLLAPSE

Synonyms
1. detail, indicate, enumerate, stipulate.

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WordNet

specified
adjective
clearly and explicitly stated; "meals are at specified times" [ant: unspecified]

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