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as in defines
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 mentions
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 specifies
Neither complaint specifies a damages figure.
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Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
If the fuel door or owner’s manual specifies 87 octane, that is what the engine is designed to run on.
—John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026
Fidelity, for instance, specifies that if a trader sells their allocation within the first 15 calendar days from the debut, their ability to participate in future public offerings will be impacted.
—Sean Conlon,yun Li, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Once logged in to one of the brokerages, investors must take some additional steps, such as submitting an indication of interest that also specifies the number of shares desired.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 8 June 2026
The bill specifies that nurse practitioners and physician assistants can sign off on do-not-resuscitate and POLST forms, as well as doctors.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
The law specifies the restrictions that, if respected, render an expenditure independent.
—Lawrence Lessig, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
The commission also specifies that these tools must be made available free of charge.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Senga’s $75 million, five-year contract, which runs through the 2027 season, specifies the pitcher cannot be assigned to the minor leagues without his consent.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
If the fuel door or owner’s manual specifies 87 octane, that is what the engine is designed to run on.
—John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026
Fidelity, for instance, specifies that if a trader sells their allocation within the first 15 calendar days from the debut, their ability to participate in future public offerings will be impacted.
—Sean Conlon,yun Li, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Once logged in to one of the brokerages, investors must take some additional steps, such as submitting an indication of interest that also specifies the number of shares desired.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 8 June 2026
The bill specifies that nurse practitioners and physician assistants can sign off on do-not-resuscitate and POLST forms, as well as doctors.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
The law specifies the restrictions that, if respected, render an expenditure independent.
—Lawrence Lessig, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
The commission also specifies that these tools must be made available free of charge.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Senga’s $75 million, five-year contract, which runs through the 2027 season, specifies the pitcher cannot be assigned to the minor leagues without his consent.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifies
Verb
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Not every patient defines success the same way.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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This brick colonial, tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac in Devonwood, one of Farmington’s premier communities, defines design excellence, luxury, and comfort.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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Michaud mentions that the property has already brought in several high-profile viewers, noting how the location compares to ultra-luxury markets further south.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
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While their 2024 Amplify conference was centered on sustainability and ESG reporting, the 2026 conference barely mentions it.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The Government Accountability Office website said the Administrative Procedure Act prescribes the minimum procedural steps an agency must follow in its administrative proceedings.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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The party bringing the allegation bears whatever burden the applicable statute or rule prescribes.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The team cites case precedent for the proposition that new conditions imposed on license renewals must include hearings at which evidence is genuinely scrutinized by the board.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
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The numbers Goldman cites are staggering.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Recent research indicates that AI readiness is fundamentally a learning challenge rather than a technology purchasing decision.—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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An asterisk indicates that the artist is a caregiver.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 June 2026
Verb
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At first, the change is imperceptible but Nick notices that his sleepy village seems more vibrant, more populated with people.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The fantasy, in other words, is a man who notices what needs to be done and does it.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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The company further notes that by using an existing licensed facility for production, the project contributes to ongoing efforts to reestablish parts of the domestic nuclear industrial base for long-term energy and mission-critical applications.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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The report notes that road conditions were dry at the time of the rollover, which happened in Dakota County.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
20 June 2026
Verb
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The financial media still quotes him here and there.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Both models get an 85-kWh battery pack, and Mercedes quotes a maximum range of 312 miles for the more powerful variant.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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“Specifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifies. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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