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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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Specifying
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| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
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
EXPANDpre·spec·i·fy, verb (used with object), -fied, -fy·ing.
re·spec·i·fy, verb, -fied, -fy·ing.
un·der·spec·i·fied, adjective
un·der·spec·i·fy, verb (used with object), -fied, -fy·ing.
un·spec·i·fied, adjective
un·spec·i·fy·ing, adjective
COLLAPSESynonyms
1. detail, indicate, enumerate, stipulate.
1. detail, indicate, enumerate, stipulate.
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