specify
verb
spec·i·fy
ˈspe-sə-ˌfī 
specified; specifying
1
: to name or state explicitly or in detail
2
: to include as an item in a specification
Examples of specify in a Sentence
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.
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Trump did not specify why certain federal workers would not qualify to receive back pay owed to them.
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
The Russian vessels are expected to make several port calls in foreign countries, which the Pacific Fleet did not specify, and conduct other exercises during the deployment.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
The stars will be performing or presenting to honor this year’s inductees, though the Rock Hall didn’t specify who was performing nor who each star will be honoring.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
The social media post didn't specify which trim was added to the Tennessee Highway Patrol's fleet, but every Mustang can produce enough giddyup to satisfy the needs of troopers.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Oct. 2025
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
The Russian vessels are expected to make several port calls in foreign countries, which the Pacific Fleet did not specify, and conduct other exercises during the deployment.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
The stars will be performing or presenting to honor this year’s inductees, though the Rock Hall didn’t specify who was performing nor who each star will be honoring.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
The social media post didn't specify which trim was added to the Tennessee Highway Patrol's fleet, but every Mustang can produce enough giddyup to satisfy the needs of troopers.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Specify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specify. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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specify
verb
spec·i·fy
ˈspes-ə-ˌfī
specified; specifying
1
: to name or mention exactly and clearly
specify the cause
2
: to include in a specification
specify oak flooring
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