specify

1 to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly the document specifies precisely how you may use the information it contains Synonyms of specify define, lay down, prescribeWords Related to specify decree, dictate, ordain; assign, direct, fix, set, settle; arrange, order; choose, select; adjure, bid, charge, command, enjoin, instruct, tell; conduct, control, govern, lead, manage; coerce, compel, constrain, force; obligate, oblige, require

2 to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically police reports didn't specify the model of car the robbers were driving Synonyms of specify advert (to), cite, drop, instance, name, note, notice, quote, refer (to), mention, touch (on or upon)Words Related to specify allude (to), hint (at), imply, indicate, infer, intend, intimate, suggest; point (out), signal, signify; denominate, designate; indicate; bring up, broach, interject, interpolate, interpose, introduce; infiltrate, insinuate, worm; advertise, announce, broadcast, declare, proclaim, pronounce, publicize, publish, sound; clarify, clear (up), elucidate, explain, explicate, spell outNear Antonyms of specify disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slight