specifier
əˌfaɪ 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.
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Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English specyfyen < Old French specifier < Medieval Latin specificāre. See specific, -fy
1250–1300; Middle English specyfyen < Old French specifier < Medieval Latin specificāre. See specific, -fy
Related forms
spec·i·fi·ca·tive·ly, adverb
spec·i·fi·er, noun
mis·spec·i·fied, adjective
non·spec·i·fied, adjective
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
Synonyms
1. detail, indicate, enumerate, stipulate.
1. detail, indicate, enumerate, stipulate.
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specify (ˈspɛsɪˌfaɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb , -fies, -fying, -fied | |
| 1. | to refer to or state specifically |
| 2. | to state as a condition |
| 3. | to state or include in the specification of |
| [C13: from Medieval Latin specificāre to describe] | |
| specificative | |
| —adj | |
| 'specifier | |
| —n | |
| specify (ˈspɛsɪˌfaɪ) | |
| —vb , -fies, -fying, -fied | |
| 1. | to refer to or state specifically |
| 2. | to state as a condition |
| 3. | to state or include in the specification of |
| [C13: from Medieval Latin specificāre to describe] | |
| specificative | |
| —adj | |
| 'specifier | |
| —n | |
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