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
Zydlewski worked with Collins’s office to revise Sea Grant’s funding application, specifying how the program aligned with Administration priorities.
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Emma Green, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Approximately 50 soldiers guarding the vehicles attempted to repel the attackers, presidential spokesperson Carolina Jaramillo said, without specifying whether anyone was injured.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Instead, Mason suggests specifying the purpose and time frame of your request.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
The vote — taken during a lightning-quick meeting without specifying the property or the reason for the transfer — was immediately followed by an announcement from Attorney General James Uthmeier that the state would dedicate the land to Trump’s library.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
The Prosecutor's Office released a statement specifying that her vehicle was also found at the hotel.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Despite specifying various antics with pills, a belt-as-noose, and a gun, Cloud has given him no real demons to explore.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
IEPs set out guidelines for the special education the school will provide the child, specifying the specific accommodations, type of instruction, and behavioral plans that will be used to support the student.
—IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2025
Reimbursements fall within thresholds the company sets in advance, specifying the number of hours of bad weather that must occur to qualify and the financial compensation to which a purchaser is entitled.
—Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Emma Green, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Approximately 50 soldiers guarding the vehicles attempted to repel the attackers, presidential spokesperson Carolina Jaramillo said, without specifying whether anyone was injured.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Instead, Mason suggests specifying the purpose and time frame of your request.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
The vote — taken during a lightning-quick meeting without specifying the property or the reason for the transfer — was immediately followed by an announcement from Attorney General James Uthmeier that the state would dedicate the land to Trump’s library.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
The Prosecutor's Office released a statement specifying that her vehicle was also found at the hotel.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Despite specifying various antics with pills, a belt-as-noose, and a gun, Cloud has given him no real demons to explore.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
IEPs set out guidelines for the special education the school will provide the child, specifying the specific accommodations, type of instruction, and behavioral plans that will be used to support the student.
—IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2025
Reimbursements fall within thresholds the company sets in advance, specifying the number of hours of bad weather that must occur to qualify and the financial compensation to which a purchaser is entitled.
—Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifying
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But the God-fearing, first-time candidate is hoping to appeal to Florida voters at a time that the Democratic Party is struggling trying to find relevance or a defining identity in the MAGA era.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
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The video was a career-defining event, and in its aftermath D’Angelo developed complicated feelings about it.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
15 Oct. 2025
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Newsom touted his hometown’s recent improvements without mentioning Benioff, who is his older daughter’s godfather and a longtime friend.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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However, mentioning spending now, after making it this far, seems like an excuse.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The online ordering platform includes a brief medical screening questionnaire to be reviewed by a licensed health-care provider before prescribing the vaccine.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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America was in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, and some doctors were prescribing hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin to treat sick patients, though the FDA had not approved the medications for that purpose.—
Elizabeth Chiarello,
The Conversation,
6 Oct. 2025
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Holt, who has six cases pending in federal court over civil rights violation claims, said as soon as he was transferred, the state began trying to get the cases dismissed as moot, citing his relocation to West Virginia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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Wind speeds have been recorded at speeds up to 75 miles per hour in the area of Kelburn, AP reported, citing MetService weather agency.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Speaking of noticing new things, rewatching the film all these years later, fans have discovered that Meredith Blake wasn't exactly the villain she was made out to be.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Start by noticing what naturally draws your eye.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Elordi may be indicating that Levinson is taking Euphoria season 3 in the direction of the single-character specials that aired between seasons 1 and 2 in 2020 and 2021.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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Home improvement stores have been moving into the Halloween space, with the survey indicating 14% of Halloween shoppers intend to visit stores like Home Depot, Lowe's and Tractor Supply.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The former got an upgrade to outperform at Oppenheimer, with analyst Chris Kotowski noting Jefferies’ exposure to now-bankrupt autoparts maker First Brands is limited .—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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Viva has doubled down on kids’ content with the distrib noting flexible terms for exhibitors to try to draw family audiences to kids fare beyond studio tentpoles.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In August, the Administration was accused of quoting a white supremacists in a DHS post for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recruiting.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Soon after his arrival, Johnson posted an X message quoting Bukele.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Specifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifying. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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