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- DictionarySpec·i·fy/ˈspesəˌfī/
verb
- 1. identify clearly and definitely: "he did not specify a reason for leaving"
The meaning of SPECIFY is to name or state explicitly or in detail. How to use specify in a sentence.
to state or describe something clearly and exactly: He said we should meet but didn't specify a time. My contract specifies that I must give a month's notice if I leave my job. The loan must be repaid by a specified date. The land is zoned for development within a specified period of five years.
to state or describe something clearly and exactly: He said we should meet but didn't specify a time. My contract specifies that I must give a month's notice if I leave my job. The loan must be repaid by a specified date. The land is zoned for development within a specified period of five years.
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.
Specify definition: to mention or name specifically or definitely; state in detail. See examples of SPECIFY used in a sentence.
Definition of specify verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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]
1. If you specify something, you give information about what is required or should happen in a certain situation. [...] 2. If you specify what should happen or be done, you explain it in an exact and detailed way. [...]
To mention, describe, or define in detail; state definitely. To specify the time and place.
Definitions of 'specify' 1. If you specify something, you give information about what is required or should happen in a certain situation. [...] 2. If you specify what should happen or be done, you explain it in an exact and detailed way.
