1
as in to define
to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly
the document specifies precisely how you may use the information it contains
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2
as in to mention
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
police reports didn't specify the model of car the robbers were driving
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Recent Examples of specify
Newsom’s Department of Finance estimated that Trump’s tariffs would damage state revenues by $16 billion, though the office did not specify which tariffs the calculations were based on.
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Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 26 June 2025
While Ant's focus is on the mainland China market for now, the new app or its tech could be licensed out to a third party, Zhang said, without specifying a time frame.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 26 June 2025
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the military also struck the headquarters of Iran's internal security forces, without specifying the agency or location.
—Arkansas Online, 19 June 2025
Two men were arrested before this week’s announcement, and the status of the four others wasn’t specified.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 19 June 2025
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Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 26 June 2025
While Ant's focus is on the mainland China market for now, the new app or its tech could be licensed out to a third party, Zhang said, without specifying a time frame.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 26 June 2025
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the military also struck the headquarters of Iran's internal security forces, without specifying the agency or location.
—Arkansas Online, 19 June 2025
Two men were arrested before this week’s announcement, and the status of the four others wasn’t specified.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specify
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Changeable tastes and desires define your next four months.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
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Tons of shoppers are going after this Maybelline liquid blush that provides a natural yet pigmented flush, as well as this CoverGirl mascara that lengthens and defines lashes in one fell swoop.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Athletes who serve in the military are also mentioned as not facing the same NCAA restrictions experienced by JUCO players.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 July 2025
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Halfbreed Rapids also is still mentioned on the Oneida County's tourism website encouraging paddling on the Tomahawk River.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
9 July 2025
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To get there, CMS must avoid the trap of prescribing every detail.—
Rita Numerof,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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This drug is prescribed to people who have type 2 diabetes and kidney disease.—
Kathleen Daly,
Verywell Health,
30 June 2025
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The website of the U.S. Global Change Research Program, which hosts numerous climate change reports and resources, including the comprehensive and often cited National Climate Assessments, is no longer operational, according to a NASA spokesperson.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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Despite growing calls for Beijing to rein in its supply overcapacity, manufacturing accounted for around 26% of China's GDP in the first quarter, Caixin said, citing official figures.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 July 2025
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Sports fans may notice a difference in the race calls this season as longtime announcer Trevor Denman announced his retirement in March.—
Kelley Carlson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Residents in the area may continue to notice a gas-like odor.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
4 July 2025
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While the door-kicking challenge has existed for years, multiple agencies have issued recent warnings, indicating a possible uptick in the trend this summer.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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So far, there's nothing to indicate any criminality Carl DeFazio, formerly of the NYPD, was brought on as the private investigator in the case.—
July 5,
CBS News,
5 July 2025
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In taking on his new role, Greene will still maintain his position on the board of directors for both BLAST and Pottermore, Apple noted.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness Changes There are some changes to note about Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).—
Robert Farrington,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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For me, what’s shocking is not the cost, but that there is surprise among the people quoted in the story, especially a Washington D.C. City Councilmember who attended a ribbon cutting for the project only later to find out the price tag.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The original film, adapted from Lauren Weisberger’s novel, earned $326 million worldwide, secured Streep an Academy Award nomination, and has become one of the most beloved and frequently quoted movies of the century.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2025
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“Specify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specify. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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