specify
verb (used with object)
to mention or name specifically or definitely; state in detail.
specifies
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present tense formof specify (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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During setup, Apple specifies that you need to be at least 22 years old, not pregnant and have no past hypertension diagnosis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
It also specifies that agencies are not required to treat engagement from AI or bots as if they were real humans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
"These are thick blocks of ice that can drift for years," specifies Dr. Abigail Dalton of the Canadian Ice Service, Environment and Climate Change Canada.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
The most straightforward way of keeping your moods from affecting your portfolio is to have a detailed financial plan that, well in advance, specifies how you will react, come what may.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
The information from the spacecraft specifies how bright or dark each dot is to be.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
