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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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
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.
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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
Warsh’s filings list holdings in two funds that are valued at over $50 million, without specifying an upper limit.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
However, Microsoft’s partner portal website mysteriously said his account had been deactivated, without specifying why.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Jones posted a farewell message to social media Tuesday evening without specifying his next move.
—Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026
OpenAI’s paper conspicuously avoids specifying a corporate tax rate, a diplomatic omission that suggests the company knows where the political land mines are buried.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Access and collaborative agreements — and sometimes even land return agreements — come with requirements specifying what tribes can and cannot do with the land.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
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
Warsh’s filings list holdings in two funds that are valued at over $50 million, without specifying an upper limit.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
However, Microsoft’s partner portal website mysteriously said his account had been deactivated, without specifying why.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Jones posted a farewell message to social media Tuesday evening without specifying his next move.
—Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026
OpenAI’s paper conspicuously avoids specifying a corporate tax rate, a diplomatic omission that suggests the company knows where the political land mines are buried.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Access and collaborative agreements — and sometimes even land return agreements — come with requirements specifying what tribes can and cannot do with the land.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifying
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For customers and investors this might mean a lot more opportunities to build generation-defining companies without facing fundamental limits to scaling.—
Martin Casado,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s beauty sector is undergoing a transformation that is both commercially significant and culturally defining.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Google has announced all these new Android features while barely mentioning Android 17, which is slated to launch in June.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2026
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But there’s another cool water feature worth mentioning.—
David Caraccio
May 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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Rather than prescribing a generic gym split, Jimenez’s programming prioritized cardiovascular efficiency, resistance training, stability, and mobility.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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Nudging clinicians away from prescribing without investing in therapy infrastructure widens that gap.—
Jonathan Slater,
STAT,
13 May 2026
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There has so far been a reluctance to budge, citing that football has a contractual priority during its season.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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However, some concertgoers said they were frustrated by restrictive views in the floor section, citing the production's tall ramp structures.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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In practice, this means noticing the moment that your brain begins replaying an embarrassing scene and deliberately refusing to elaborate on it further.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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How the Slurpee became an American staple The Slurpee traces its roots back to the 1960s, when businessman Omar Knedlik developed a machine that partially froze soft drinks after noticing customers enjoyed semi-frozen sodas at his Dairy Queen franchise in Kansas.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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At the time of reporting FIFA struck media deals with 180 territories to broadcast the tournament, with more to come, indicating appetite remained strong even amid wider concerns.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Look the other person in the eye and give your voice a downward inflection at the end of your suggestion, indicating finality.—
John Richardson
Attia Qureshi,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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Detmers said no mechanical adjustments were needed to get back on track with scoreless innings in the fourth and fifth, with Suzuki noting there might have been a slight dip in velocity that was short-lived.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
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While defending their work, WHO officials were careful not to criticize the DRC directly, noting the multiple challenges that have complicated identifying and responding to this epidemic.—
Andrew Joseph,
STAT,
20 May 2026
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Meanwhile, in the White House briefing room this week, Secretary of State Marco Rubio filled in for Karoline Leavitt, the press secretary now on maternity leave, quoting rap lyrics in response to questions about Iran.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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First, my kid and her friends are still quoting that AI-garbage wrestling podcast that went unbelievably far off the rails.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
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“Specifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifying. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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