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 Josh Webb, senior national account manager at Dal-Tile says many custom home builders are transitioning their thinking from price per square foot to value per square foot and specifying Dal-Tile for its sustainability features. — Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Customs officials referred the case after the discovery of allegedly seditious books in a batch of goods shipped to Hong Kong from overseas, police said, without specifying titles. — Kanis Leung, Fortune, 16 July 2026 Salgado Araujo was living in the US without legal permission, ICE said, without specifying whether the agents had been looking for him. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 9 July 2026 The White Pine has multiple options available, including specifying its size and color palette. — Adam Williams july 07, New Atlas, 7 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifying
  1. defining
  2. mentioning
  3. prescribing
  4. citing
  5. noticing
  6. indicating
  7. noting
  8. quoting
Verb
  • Having convinced the wide player that coming under his tutelage is the right next step, following talks with Chelsea post-Rogers’ sale, Garnacho is set for a critical, arguably career-defining, 12 months.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Infleqtion's system, designed for hybrid AI integration, aims for 50 logical qubits, scaling to over 1,000, positioning neutral-atom technology potentially defining quantum's first practical applications.
    — Karl Freund, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of defining
Verb
  • Those claims were echoed by Hegseth in his announcement this week mentioning enhancement and optimization.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
  • Another important culprit is the assumption that a creator’s intention behind not mentioning certain exceptions was antagonistic or exclusionary.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of mentioning
Verb
  • Treatment methods Before prescribing TRT, doctors generally look for potentially reversible or temporary factors, including obesity, certain medications, untreated obstructive sleep apnea, acute illness and excessive alcohol use.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
  • In recent comments submitted to the FDA, the Endocrine Society recommended studies of 15 to 20 years to assess conditions that evolve slowly, including prostate cancer, which remains a concern when prescribing testosterone.
    — Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of prescribing
Verb
  • The suit alleges his office failed to follow up on warning signs and scrutinize the Esparto companies, citing a 2023 explosion in San Jose and a record-breaking fireworks seizure in southern California shortly before the deadly blast in Esparto.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
  • The Times had reported that Tehran was not interested in a temporary deal which left the question of control of the Strait of Hormuz unresolved, citing Iranian officials.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of citing
Verb
  • Locations built for children now rival small amusement parks, and families are noticing.
    — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
  • The first of its kind, the program was developed by Michele McGeoy, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur who became concerned with social justice after noticing that the internet boom had benefited mostly white, educated people.
    — Elena Bou, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of noticing
Verb
  • Scores typically range from 6 to 10, with higher numbers indicating more aggressive cancer.
    — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • The photo is from July 22, indicating that Biles had already undergone the procedure at the time of posting.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of indicating
Verb
  • Other industry experts are admitting defeat, noting demand is notoriously hard to measure and predict.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Two government employees and one civilian were injured during the incident Monday, according to the FBI, with Barnacle noting the civilian was an immigrant who was at the building for a hearing in their immigration case.
    — Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 20 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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