specified
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Definition
Adjective: * Clearly and explicitly stated or identified: Something that is "specified" has been mentioned, described, or defined in a clear, precise, and definite way, leaving no room for ambiguity or doubt. It is the opposite of being vague, general, or unspecified.
Usage
The adjective "specified" is used to describe a noun, indicating that the details of that noun have been clearly laid out. It often follows a noun in phrases like "the specified time" or "a specified amount." It is commonly used in formal, technical, legal, and instructional contexts where precision is required.
Examples
- Please deliver the package to the specified address.
- The contract includes a specified penalty for late completion.
- You must use the tools specified in the safety manual.
- Funds can only be spent for the specified purpose.
Advanced Usage
- "As specified": This phrase means "in the way that was clearly stated or required."
- The work must be completed as specified in the project brief.
- "Unless otherwise specified": A common clause in contracts and instructions meaning "except if something different is clearly stated."
- All reports are due on Friday, unless otherwise specified.
Variants and Related Words
- Specify (verb): To state or describe something clearly and precisely.
- The recipe specifies using three eggs.
- Specification (noun): A detailed description of the design, materials, or requirements for something.
- The engineer reviewed the technical specifications.
- Unspecified (adjective): Not stated clearly or precisely; not specified.
- The project was delayed for an unspecified period.
Synonyms
- Stated
- Designated
- Stipulated
- Prescribed
- Defined
- Explicit
Antonyms
- Unspecified
- Vague
- General
- Indeterminate
Adjective
- clearly and explicitly stated
- meals are at specified times