specifying

verb

present participle of specify
1
as in defining
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 mentioning
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 specifying More than 12,000 people have been injured, Rodríguez said, without specifying how many remain missing. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 July 2026 However, Polestar will continue supporting US drivers of its EVs without specifying for how long. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026 On June 11, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department released a statement specifying that Mexican authorities had not contacted them about the tip or the search efforts, but saying the investigation was still ongoing. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 June 2026 Its Senate sponsor, Chicago Democrat Ram Villivalam, acknowledged more work was needed without specifying what stalled the bill. — Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026 Calfee tandems are custom-built, with consumers specifying nearly all components, at an average price of $20k. — Mark Dent, HubSpot, 1 June 2026 The attacks took place near Jiyeh, about 12 miles south of the capital, Lebanon's National News Agency said, without specifying if there were casualties. — Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 13 May 2026 In 2024, voters approved Proposition 130, requiring that the state direct $350 million to law enforcement, without specifying where the money should come from. — Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 1 May 2026 The employees asked Döpfner to take a series of measures in response, including adding a disclaimer to all op-eds specifying that the author’s views do not represent those of Politico or staff. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifying
  1. defining
  2. mentioning
  3. prescribing
  4. citing
  5. noticing
  6. indicating
  7. noting
  8. quoting
Verb
  • The clinical home ecosystem has become the defining phrase of the 2025 to 2026 wellness spending cycle, as buyers stack cold plunges, red light beds and neurotech into serious at-home recovery setups.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
  • According to the Defense blog, its defining feature is an integrated hydraulic arm.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Definition of defining
Verb
  • This is without even mentioning Désiré Doué and Rayan Cherki, both of whom would start for essentially any other nation at the 2026 World Cup.
    — Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Trump is increasingly talking about his projects, mentioning at least one 79% of the days in June, according to an analysis from The Washington Post.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of mentioning
Verb
  • Patients will first need prior authorization -- prescribing clinicians will submit documentation proving the patient meets strict body mass index (BMI) and health condition requirements.
    — Sony Salzman, ABC News, 1 July 2026
  • Employment laws often establish substantive rights without prescribing every detail of implementation.
    — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of prescribing
Verb
  • Authorities have banned Pride marches in Istanbul since 2015, citing public safety and security concerns.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Most scholars believe the tapestry was made in England, probably in or around Canterbury, citing similarities with illuminated manuscripts associated with monastic libraries there.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 July 2026
Definition of citing
Verb
  • In the few years following the discovery of ‘Oumuamua’s bizarre motion, Farnocchia and his collaborators began noticing that multiple asteroids orbiting close to Earth also accelerated in a cometlike manner.
    — Darryl Z. Seligman, Scientific American, 10 July 2026
  • This connection begins simply by noticing the birds around you.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of noticing
Verb
  • Designed for evolving missions The latest award follows an earlier Titan procurement by JIATF-401, indicating continued confidence in the platform.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
  • This convergence is a very encouraging sign, providing the first footprint of a structural trend change and indicating that the selling pressure from the recent rug pull is finally exhausting itself.
    — Nishant Pant, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Definition of indicating
Verb
  • Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller also spoke on Monday and reiterated the central bank's commitment to its 2% inflation target, while noting the pros and cons of forward guidance.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • Worth noting Third baseman Matt Chapman (abdominal strain) will rejoin the Giants today and be re-evaluated.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of noting
Verb
  • The story also referenced a story in El Nuevo Día, the largest circulating newspaper in Puerto Rico, quoting Díaz.
    — Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • More than 30 countries have officially requested participation, Tasnim News Agency said this week, quoting Ali Akbar Poorjamshidian of the IRGC.
    — Emma Graham, CNBC, 4 July 2026
Definition of quoting

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