specifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of specify
1
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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2
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 The plan also specifies rezoning along major commercial corridors, including Winchester Boulevard and The Alameda. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026 The document also specifies that the tax would apply to any data centers located in space. — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026 The order specifies that property tax bills will combine property values, exemptions and credits from the incomplete 2026 tax digest with the 2025 millage rates. — Emily McLeod, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 The legislation also specifies that implementation depends on legislative funding. — Mckenna Mobley, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 Kansas law also specifies that your employer cannot count your usual lunch break toward these two hours. — Rashad Alexander august 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026 The gist is that Congress specifies the minimum set of nationwide protections, referred to as a federal floor, while the states then enact stricter requirements, doing so up to some maximum known as a state-level ceiling. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The company uses whatever bricks and mortar a contractor already specifies, meaning regulators see nothing new to approve. — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 15 July 2026 The document also specifies that if the quantity of those items does not fit into one 55-gallon plastic bag, a sergeant must weigh in on the next steps. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifies
  1. defines
  2. mentions
  3. prescribes
  4. cites
  5. indicates
  6. notices
  7. notes
  8. quotes
Verb
  • The overarching curiosity, though, will be how this defines a key relationship for the club.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • That means an operating model that defines who owns AI outcomes, how decisions get made and how successful use cases move from one corner of the business into the enterprise.
    — Patrick Pugh, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of defines
Verb
  • The arrest affidavit made public this morning mentions a third incident — a fishing trip in Orange County during which Caruso allegedly touched the child’s genitals.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The text never mentions an application, résumé submission or previous conversation.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of mentions
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  • In the film, Dusty reinjures his wrist, and his doctor (Ben Stiller) prescribes pickleball to promote healing.
    — Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • So for patients in their late 40s and 50s with hot flashes or night sweats, Adams liberally prescribes hormone therapy unless patients have a clear medical reason not to.
    — Mara Gordon, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of prescribes
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  • The letter cites comments Sharpton made during a July 14 TMZ appearance and an August 19 online vigil for Wells.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Charles cites a sentence in the novel about one of Magnolia’s clients, a professor who has moved away but is reluctant to sell her Brickell condominium.
    — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of cites
Verb
  • Democrats say the flip indicates voters want education to move on from political fights over social issues, while conservatives point to their wins.
    — Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The report indicates that Dcoop is now in pole position to secure the takeover of Deoleo, leading the likes of Italian companies Coricelli, Bonifiche Ferraresi and Newlat Food, French firm Lesieur (Avril), and Australia's Cobram Estate Olive.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of indicates
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  • Catherine notices this and kindly keeps talking with her to help keep her comfortable.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Stuart goes outside and notices the front porch welcome mat is trying to communicate with him.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of notices
Verb
  • For all the chatter about the Georgia wide receiver position this month, Kirby Smart notes that success for that group can’t be self-made.
    — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Should the show be renewed — though it is categorized as a limited series — Stapley notes the core question of who Lucky can be after walking away from her con artist ways would likely be explored.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of notes
Verb
  • When the National Review advocates impeaching a Republican president and favorably quotes Democratic senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff, that’s news.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
  • On the other hand, Hardwick quotes the leader of another troupe, who argues that kuda kepang performances should not include Islamic prayers.
    — H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 7 Aug. 2026
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