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
Relevance
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in specific
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of specified
Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
What To Know Citing a Japanese government official, the newspaper the Sankei Shimbun reported on August 21 that three airports—Aomori Airport, Sendai Airport and Yamaguchi Ube Airport—and Aomori Port will be designated for specified use, joining 11 other airports and 25 seaports.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
But for healthy people who do not fall into the specified groups, experts say that choice may be limited by who can offer the vaccine and whether insurance covers it.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
People can feed the jellies at the aquarium during specified hours.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2025
Those funds contain a mix of investments that shift over time as a specified retirement date approaches.
—Stephanie Dhue,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2025
These notes offer income plus return of principal if the value of the underlying assets remains within a specified range during a specified period.
—Jamie Cinotto, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
The length of that previous extension wasn’t specified at the time.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The team has not publicly specified which aspect of Reese’s statements were considered grounds for a suspension.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Police said the suspects did not know Abeyta but have not specified what the argument may have been about.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
The Marswalker is slated to launch this summer, but Eufy hasn’t specified a price yet.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Others who have conditions which are not specified are not eligible.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Until now, the administration hadn’t specified which occupations would qualify for the tax cut included in the megabill.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
The victims of fatal shootings so far this weekend include at least two women and three men, as well as two others police have not specified.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
This pattern starts with the declaration that a specified industry is crucial for securing the future.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
What To Know Citing a Japanese government official, the newspaper the Sankei Shimbun reported on August 21 that three airports—Aomori Airport, Sendai Airport and Yamaguchi Ube Airport—and Aomori Port will be designated for specified use, joining 11 other airports and 25 seaports.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
But for healthy people who do not fall into the specified groups, experts say that choice may be limited by who can offer the vaccine and whether insurance covers it.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
People can feed the jellies at the aquarium during specified hours.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2025
Those funds contain a mix of investments that shift over time as a specified retirement date approaches.
—Stephanie Dhue,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2025
These notes offer income plus return of principal if the value of the underlying assets remains within a specified range during a specified period.
—Jamie Cinotto, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
His status for the remainder of the game wasn’t specified.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
The length of that previous extension wasn’t specified at the time.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The team has not publicly specified which aspect of Reese’s statements were considered grounds for a suspension.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Police said the suspects did not know Abeyta but have not specified what the argument may have been about.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
The Marswalker is slated to launch this summer, but Eufy hasn’t specified a price yet.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Others who have conditions which are not specified are not eligible.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Until now, the administration hadn’t specified which occupations would qualify for the tax cut included in the megabill.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
The victims of fatal shootings so far this weekend include at least two women and three men, as well as two others police have not specified.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specified
Verb
-
Out went a goalkeeper defined by his reflexes and shot-stopping heroics and in came one to reshape the way United would both defend and attack.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
-
Delivered to a high standard by Thales’s international team, in close collaboration with industry partners, this achievement showcases the quality, openness, and technical expertise that have defined Thales’s approach to the Type 31 delivery – earning praise from the Royal Navy.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Some content creators on platforms including YouTube and TikTok mentioned Dahle’s plea agreement in videos, but also erroneously pointed to the judge as the source of the agreement.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 2025
-
One word consistently was mentioned among the stars attending Thursday’s Kering Foundation Caring for Women Dinner at New York’s The Pool restaurant and event space — hope, a word and emotion many declared was more vital than ever.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
-
The severity, healing and availability of Purdy’s toe will depend heavily on which toe is injured and what specific part of the toe got injured.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Testosterone therapy, a form of hormone therapy (HT), can be prescribed to treat low libido.—
Sam Manzella,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
-
The researchers said this was a good thing because lithium helps to regulate mood and is often prescribed to treat mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Analysts also cited lower labor costs, the weaker yuan, innovative technological developments and a robust battery supply chain among Beijing’s key advantages.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
-
Despite the severe situation and evacuation warnings, there are still a significant number of residents who remain in the city who have cited different reasons for staying, including not being able to afford the costs of evacuation and transportation.—
Diaa Ostaz,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Instead, users who rely on ChatGPT, for example, for tips on handling their clinical depression are relying on the tool for a function that’s beyond its stated purpose.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
-
In a franchise system, this shows in how the franchisor supports its owners, how decisions are made and whether the brand’s actions truly reflect its stated purpose.—
Gigi Schweikert,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Velasco quickly noticed improvements within his classroom.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
-
Officers didn’t find an injured person, but noticed a man with a knife approaching them.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
In recent incidents, Google's Gemini CLI destroyed user files while attempting to reorganize them, and Replit's AI coding service deleted a production database despite explicit instructions not to modify code.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Sep. 2025
-
The supplemental essay prompts released for 2025–26 make this explicit.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Specified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specified. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share