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

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

If the business reimburses the capital within a specified window, Magellan charges zero interest. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 June 2026

Mayor Steven Meiner asked city staff to explore requiring developers to obtain all necessary approvals within a specified timeframe before receiving the zoning incentives. — Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

Tehran, which had committed to reopen the critical waterway, has insisted that vessels follow a specified route close to its coastline, but many vessels are choosing instead to transit through the waters of the United Arab Emirates and Oman. — Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 28 June 2026

The state obtains the money by selling bonds to investors and agrees to repay it, with interest, per a specified schedule. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026

Some financing programs offer promotional interest-free periods, but charge deferred interest if the balance is not paid within the specified timeframe. — William Jones, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026

The third party guarantees to purchase the investment at a set price if the investor exercises the option within a specified period. — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Or cities can propose special taxes, where the money is earmarked for specified purposes. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 18 June 2026

Verb

The order threatens violators with confiscation, destruction of their devices and punishment (which are not specified). — Fatima Faizi, NPR, 10 July 2026

All inputs and outputs should be specified using concrete scenarios understood by both technical and nontechnical stakeholders. — Boris Berat, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

The starting point for HalluSquatting is the inability of LLMs to accurately identify the location of a resource specified by the user. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026

Speaking at a press conference on June 30th, Crawford specified that if all goes well, restoration work on the Studies Building can be expected to kick off in the fall of 2027 and be completed by early 2029. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 July 2026

Harry last saw his father in February 2024, shortly after it was announced that the monarch was undergoing treatment for cancer, though the palace never specified the type. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026

The deal, which a contract originally specified should have closed by the end of this past April, has yet to reach the finish line. — Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 6 July 2026

But Ginther noted that the way the stars were to be laid out was never specified, which means some of the designs can appear to be curious and compelling. — Eric Shawn, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

That lawsuit was settled months later, according to court records, but a dollar amount was not specified in the documents. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026