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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.
Synonyms: , , ,
- 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
Derived Forms
- specificative, adjective
- ˈˌھ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ··ھ··پ [spes, -, uh, -fi-key-tiv], adjective
- i·ھ·t· adverb
- i·ھe noun
- ·i·ھ adjective
- ԴDz·i·ھ adjective
- ·i·ڲ verb (used with object) prespecified prespecifying
- ·i·ڲ verb respecified respecifying
- ܲd·i·ھ adjective
- ܲd·i·ڲ verb (used with object) underspecified underspecifying
- ܲ·i·ھ adjective
- ܲ·i·ڲiԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of specify1
Example Sentences
It did not specify where locations would be closing.
The agency is also looking to “revoke authorization of synthetic food colorings, including those not in production, within the coming weeks,” the outlet specified.
The bill defines the co-ordinating doctor as a registered medical practitioner with "training, qualifications and experience" at a level to be specified by the health secretary.
He said the deal would mean Ukraine and Russia "are both going to have to give up some of the territory they currently own" - without specifying what geographic concessions would have to be made.
Police have not elaborated on the nature of the item, nor specified the number of homes evacuated.
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