51³Ō¹Ļ

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specify

[spes-uh-fahy]

verb (used with object)

specified, specifying 
  1. to mention or name specifically or definitely; state in detail.

    He did not specify the amount needed.

    Synonyms: , , ,
  2. to give a specific character to.

  3. to set forth as a specification.

  4. to name or state as a condition.

    He specified that he be given my power of attorney.



verb (used without object)

specified, specifying 
  1. to make a specific mention or statement.

specify

/ ˈspɛsÉŖfɪˌkeÉŖtÉŖv, ˈspɛsɪˌfaÉŖ /

verb

  1. to refer to or state specifically

  2. to state as a condition

  3. to state or include in the specification of

ā€œCollins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridgedā€ 2012 Digital Edition Ā© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 Ā© HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms

  • specificative adjective
  • specificatively adverb
  • specifier noun
  • misspecified adjective
  • nonspecified adjective
  • prespecify verb (used with object)
  • respecify verb
  • underspecified adjective
  • underspecify verb (used with object)
  • unspecified adjective
  • unspecifying adjective
  • ˈ²õ±č±š³¦¾±ĖŒ“ھ±±š°ł noun
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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of specify1

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English specyfyen, from Old French specifier, from Medieval Latin ²õ±č±š³¦¾±“ھ±³¦Äå°ł±š ā€œto describe, mention particularly,ā€ from specific(us) specific + Äå°ł±š, infinitive verb suffix
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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of specify1

C13: from Medieval Latin ²õ±č±š³¦¾±“ھ±³¦Äå°ł±š to describe
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He clarifies what it means for democratic government to reflect the will of the people, specifying four criteria: Inclusion on an equal basis, meaningful choice, consequential deliberation, and impact on policy.

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In Texas, the state constitution doesn’t specify timing, so the redrawing of maps is left to the discretion of the governor and the Legislature.

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The company did not specify how many employees were affected.

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Under the new directive, beachgoers and visitors to public pools must wear "more modest swimwear", specifying "the burkini or swimming clothes that cover more of the body".

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The office didn’t specify further what that funding comprises.

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