specify
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transitive verb \ˈspe-sə-ˌfī\spec·i·fiedspec·i·fy·ing
Definition of SPECIFY
1
: to name or state explicitly or in detail
2
: to include as an item in a specification
— spec·i·fi·able \ˌspe-sə-ˈfī-ə-bəl\ adjective
— spec·i·fi·er \ˈspe-sə-ˌfī(-ə)r\ noun
Examples of SPECIFY
- Can you specify the cause of the argument?
- Specify the color and quantity when you order.
- He clearly specified California wine.
- The instructions do not specify what kind of screws to use.
- All subscriptions are for one year unless otherwise specified.
- At the specified time, we rang the bell.
- She agreed to the terms specified in the contract.
Origin of SPECIFY
Middle English specifien, from Anglo-French specifier, from Late Latin specificare, from specificus
First Known Use: 14th century
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