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
Despite specifying various antics with pills, a belt-as-noose, and a gun, Cloud has given him no real demons to explore.
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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
The Prosecutor's Office released a statement specifying that her vehicle was also found at the hotel.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 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
When asked on Thursday if there are still migrants at Guantanamo, the Department of Homeland Security told CNN that there are, without specifying the number or nationalities, and said the possibility of sending more migrants remains open.
—Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Indeed, at every Catholic Mass, participants offer a general confession of sins without specifying particular actions.
—Timothy Gabrielli, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
Without specifying why, the Navy on Tuesday removed Capt.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) published RFC 9011, the standard specifying the use of Internet protocols with LoRaWAN, in 2021.
—Greg Goth, IEEE Spectrum, 14 Jan. 2024
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
The Prosecutor's Office released a statement specifying that her vehicle was also found at the hotel.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 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
When asked on Thursday if there are still migrants at Guantanamo, the Department of Homeland Security told CNN that there are, without specifying the number or nationalities, and said the possibility of sending more migrants remains open.
—Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Indeed, at every Catholic Mass, participants offer a general confession of sins without specifying particular actions.
—Timothy Gabrielli, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
Without specifying why, the Navy on Tuesday removed Capt.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) published RFC 9011, the standard specifying the use of Internet protocols with LoRaWAN, in 2021.
—Greg Goth, IEEE Spectrum, 14 Jan. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifying
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Crevoiserat is looking at the global handbag opportunity anew, defining the total addressable market not by how many people bought bags last year, but how many people could have.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Flexibility has also become a defining factor.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Neighbors reportedly told Ku’s brother that prior to the fateful Taiwan trip, Herchen and Ku could be heard arguing and mentioning divorce.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Also worth mentioning is Luminara’s Marina complex, which gives guests an alternative to off-ship exploration.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated opioid-prescribing guidance in 2022 to emphasize that nonopioid therapies were preferred for many types of pain, reinforcing federal clinical guidance toward using multimodal, nonopioid strategies when appropriate.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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View gallery - 3 images Doctors may no longer need trial-and-error when prescribing blood pressure drugs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
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Still, Highmark would not discuss L’s case in any detail, citing patient privacy.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Progressive former Congressional candidate Josh Weil briefly entered the Senate race earlier this year, but has since dropped out, citing health reasons.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Leaders need to practice empathy by noticing when silence lingers in a meeting, when a camera remains off, or when fatigue from time zones takes its toll.—
Matthew C. Meade,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This was created after noticing that some new hires didn’t show up on their start date due to cold feet, second thoughts, or feeling another offer was safer.—
Roula Amire,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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The 50-week moving average in July crossed above the 200-week moving average, indicating that an upward direction of trend may now be in place.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Some tracks were also observed near the Apollo 17 landing site and areas associated with seismic activity or tectonic features, indicating that moonquakes or impacts may trigger the boulder falls.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Lin compared Russia’s justification for the war to the messaging of China, noting expansionist aspirations in both countries.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cox also called for restraint in reaction to Kirk’s assassination, noting that residents of Utah did not riot or loot or engage in violence, and instead held vigils and said prayers.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Friedman assured the financial community that these hard times will pass, quoting Warren Buffett.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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At the same time Moss was rocking an earring and quoting Jeezy, Surtain was rounding into an All-American at Alabama.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Specifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifying. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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