specify
/'spesifai/
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Definition
- Verb (Transitive):
- To state or describe something clearly, precisely, and in detail: To provide exact information, details, or requirements about something, leaving no ambiguity.
- To identify or name explicitly: To point out or define a particular item, condition, or characteristic.
- To include as a stated condition or requirement: To set down as a specific term in an agreement, plan, or set of instructions.
Examples of Usage
- Verb:
- Please specify your preferred delivery date. (To state clearly and in detail.)
- The recipe specifies using three eggs. (To name explicitly as a requirement.)
- The architect specified oak for the flooring. (To identify a particular material.)
- The rules specify that all applications must be submitted by Friday. (To include as a stated condition.)
Advanced Usage
- "To specify that...": Used to introduce a detailed condition or fact.
- The law specifies that drivers must be over 18.
- In technical or formal contexts: Often used in contracts, engineering, programming, and scientific writing to denote precise requirements.
- The software documentation specifies the required system parameters.
Variants and Related Words
- Specific (adjective): Clearly defined or identified; precise.
- We need a specific time for the meeting.
- Specification (noun): An act of specifying; a detailed description of the design and materials used to make something.
- The technical specifications for the new bridge are very complex.
- Specified (adjective): Clearly stated or identified.
- Please use the specified format for your report.
Synonyms
- Detail: To describe item by item.
- Stipulate: To demand or specify a requirement, especially as part of a bargain or agreement.
- Define: To state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of.
- Designate: To indicate or specify; to appoint to a position or role.
Related Phrasal Verbs / Constructions
- "Specify for": To designate or allocate something for a particular purpose.
- These funds are specified for research purposes only.
Related Idioms / Common Phrases
- "Unless otherwise specified...": A common phrase in formal documents meaning "except if something different is stated."
- Lunch will be provided at 1 p.m., unless otherwise specified.
Verb
- select something or someone for a specific purpose
- The teacher assigned him to lead his classmates in the exercise
- design or destine
- She was intended to become the director
- define clearly
- I cannot narrow down the rules for this game
- be specific about
- Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?
- determine the essential quality of
- decide upon or fix definitely
- fix the variables
- specify the parameters
- specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
- The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life
- The contract stipulates the dates of the payments