specify
[ spes-uh-fahy ]
/ ˈspɛs əˌfaɪ /
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verb (used with object), spec·i·fied, spec·i·fy·ing.
to mention or name specifically or definitely; state in detail: He did not specify the amount needed.
to give a specific character to.
to set forth as a specification.
to name or state as a condition: He specified that he be given my power of attorney.
verb (used without object), spec·i·fied, spec·i·fy·ing.
to make a specific mention or statement.
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British Dictionary definitions for specify
specify
/ (ˈspɛsɪˌfaɪ) /
verb -fies, -fying or -fied (tr; may take a clause as object)
to refer to or state specifically
to state as a condition
to state or include in the specification of
Derived forms of specify
specificative (ˈspɛsɪfɪˌkeɪtɪv), adjectivespecifier, nounWord Origin for specify
C13: from Medieval Latin specificāre to describe
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