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- DictionarySpec·i·fy/ˈspesəˌfī/
verb
- 1. identify clearly and definitely: "he did not specify a reason for leaving"
to mention or name specifically or definitely; state in detail: He did not specify the amount needed. Synonyms: stipulate, enumerate, indicate, detail. 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.
To explicitly name something or state a particular detail, you specify that thing. So, when you have a craving for dessert and you send someone to the store to buy ice cream, you may want to specify a flavor. If you assign something for a particular purpose, this verb means that you specify.
to state something, especially by giving an exact measurement, time, exact instructions, etc. specify something Remember to specify your size when ordering clothes. Forms must be returned by the specified date. specify who, what, etc…. The contract clearly specifies who can operate the machinery.
verb [ T ] uk / ˈspesɪfaɪ / us. Add to word list. Add to word list. B2. to say or describe something in a detailed way: [ + question word ] They didn't specify what colour they wanted. (Definition of specify from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
1 day ago · 1. verb. If you specify something, you give information about what is required or should happen in a certain situation . They specified a spacious entrance hall. [VERB noun] He has not specified what action he would like them to take. [VERB wh] Synonyms: state, designate, spell out, stipulate More Synonyms of specify. 2. verb.
verb (used with object), spec·i·fied, spec·i·fy·ing. 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. See more.
1. To state explicitly or in detail: specified the amount needed; specified what was wrong with the program. 2. To include in a specification. 3. To determine or bring about (a specific result): a gene that specifies the synthesis of a single protein.
