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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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
Microsoft also did not specify if the computers belonged to consumers or businesses and what, if any, sectors were affected by the hacks.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The representative did not specify how many employees were laid off.
—Chandni Shah, USA Today, 21 May 2025
In addition, the home comes with type not specified.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
One way Hendrickson went involved airing frustration over a text received from Taylor last week, where he was informed the CBA specifies he would be fined for missing mandatory minicamp.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The representative did not specify how many employees were laid off.
—Chandni Shah, USA Today, 21 May 2025
In addition, the home comes with type not specified.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
One way Hendrickson went involved airing frustration over a text received from Taylor last week, where he was informed the CBA specifies he would be fined for missing mandatory minicamp.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specify
Verb
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This was bricolage in the mode of postmodernism, to use a term that Jencks had a leading role in propagating, defining it in multiple competing and overlapping (some would say maddening) ways.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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Clean lines, classic shapes and unexpected edges define Jade Ruzzo jewels.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Beyond the glitter, the ingredient list is worth mentioning.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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In April 2024, Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill banning the release of chemicals into the air, however, the bill did not explicitly mention chemtrails.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Your provider may prescribe medications to manage different liver conditions.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
24 May 2025
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Compassion & Choices filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Denver on behalf of a Minnesota resident with stage 4 cancer and two Colorado physicians who prescribe aid-in-dying medication: Dr. Barbara Morris, of Golden, and Dr. Jennifer Harbert, of Creede.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
22 May 2025
Verb
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The year 2050 is often cited by those who study climate change, trying to anticipate its effects and how to mitigate and adapt to global warming.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Anwar cites one important aspect of the bill which prohibits the HSPU from granting a request for intervenor status in any public hearing for a group practice’s CON application.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Other journalists noticed a drop-off in performance for the convertibles, and probably more so than the mild weight gains of just about 100 lbs (45 kg) might suggest.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
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Karen Walsh began to notice a change in her husband back in 2017.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Generally, during the summer months, dew points of 55 degrees or lower indicate a dry and comfortable feel.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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That study, which reviewed data from 2009 to 2014, indicated that 8.7 million U.S. children – or roughly 1 in 8 – lived with a parent, or parents, with substance use disorder.—
Ty Schepis,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
Verb
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In his post announcing Derringer's death, Wilson noted that arrangements for a memorial service for Derringer will be announced at a later date out of respect to his family and loved ones.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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Brondello noted that the Liberty allowed too many open threes to start the third and didn’t finish defensive possessions strongly on shot attempts.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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Though no figures are quoted in terms of salary, the five-year deal is said to entail a bonus if the shotstopper becomes a full Spain international.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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According to The Guardian, PA Media quoted a man named Harry Rashid who witnessed the collision while attending the parade with his family.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2025
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“Specify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specify. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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