Synonyms of specified

specified 1 of 2

adjective

as in specific

Related Words

• specific
• stated
• explicit
• declared
• avowed
• definite
• unambiguous
• express
• unequivocal
• categorical
• definitive
• comprehensive
• certain
• exhaustive
• complete
• unmistakable
• clear-cut
• univocal
• sure
• distinct
• full
• exact
• well-defined
• precise
• literal
• clear
• direct
• lucid
• intelligible
• understandable
• comprehensible
• straightforward
• plain
• simple

Dissimilar Words

• inferred
• implied
• implicit
• ambiguous
• vague
• indefinite
• unclear
• circuitous
• dark
• obscure
• equivocal
• incorrect
• enigmatic
• cryptic
• inaccurate
• imprecise
• unspecific
• inexact
• inexplicit
• incomprehensible
• unintelligible

specified

2 of 2

verb

past tense of specify

1

as in defined

to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly

the document specifies precisely how you may use the information it contains

Synonyms & Similar Words

• defined
• prescribed
• directed
• ordered
• arranged
• dictated
• laid down
• assigned
• told
• selected
• required
• instructed
• decreed
• set
• ordained
• chose
• controlled
• conducted
• managed
• fixed
• governed
• constrained
• enjoined
• compelled
• obligated
• forced
• led
• charged
• obliged
• commanded
• settled
• coerced
• adjured
• bade

2

as in mentioned

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

police reports didn't specify the model of car the robbers were driving

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mentioned
• cited
• noticed
• noted
• indicated
• quoted
• named
• referred (to)
• suggested
• touched (on or upon)
• introduced
• explained
• implied
• announced
• designated
• intended
• inferred
• published
• adverted (to)
• clarified
• dropped
• instanced
• intimated
• pronounced
• alluded (to)
• pointed (out)
• declared
• signaled
• hinted (at)
• signified
• denominated
• advertised
• proclaimed
• interpolated
• brought up
• cleared (up)
• publicized
• broadcast
• interposed
• broached
• sounded
• interjected
• spelled out
• elucidated
• explicated
• infiltrated
• insinuated
• wormed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• disregarded
• neglected
• forgot
• overlooked
• passed over
• overpassed
• slighted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of specified

Adjective

Before taking adverse action based on an adult conviction, an employer must have a legitimate business reason, consider specified factors, identify the record at issue, provide the applicant an opportunity to respond and document its reasoning. — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Passengers could stow a purse, laptop bag or small backpack that fitted within specified measurements under the seat in front of them for no charge, Jetstar said. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

While vessel inspections are not compulsory, member states can request a secondary inspection of a vessel in line with specified criteria. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

Both lawsuits argue that the government didn’t adequately establish its case against each specific economy or spell out how the tariffs will eliminate the specified practice they are being levied to address, as required by Section 301. — Mae Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Selling puts means agreeing to buy an asset at a specified price before an agreed to expiration date. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 23 July 2026

From there, other employees, including Baker, Spencer, McClellan and Johnson, would place the labels on specified cartons for shipment. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 22 July 2026

Others require account activity within a specified period to keep rewards from being forfeited. — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026

And unlike conventional transmissions with a finite number of gears, an eCVT can move through a practically infinite number of gear ratios over a specified range based on your preferred cadence. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 5 July 2026

Verb

According to Jason Lloyd of The Athletic, the Buss family trust specified that whenever any of the siblings died, their shares would be equally disbursed among the remaining siblings. — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Union keeps track of zombie programs In January, Congress passed an appropriations bill, which became law, that specified funding for more than 200 projects and activities. — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

In January, Congress passed an appropriations bill, which became law, that specified funding for more than 200 projects and activities. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

There would need to be a lease in place so the owners could not use the unit unless that was specified in their contract. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 18 Aug. 2026

Neither Trader’s nor Brent’s injury was been specified, which is the norm for some teams till the regular season. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

The bumper-to-bumper warranty is typically shorter in length and mileage and covers all components of the vehicle unless specified otherwise. — Emily Mercer, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Globalstar hasn’t exactly specified how the new satellites will improve the existing network when the satellite messaging on the iPhone has been limited to texting. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

If the municipal bond issuer does not pay interest or principal when due, the insurer makes the payment as specified in the policy. — Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026