specify
verb (used with object)
to mention or name specifically or definitely; state in detail.
specifying
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present participleof specify.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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One of the bills, introduced by Stefani, expands the ability of certified nurse-midwives to provide care for pregnant and postpartum patients by specifying that supervision by a physician is not required when providing certain services.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft announced the requested pledge in his second statement this week on the controversy, without specifying where exactly the funds would go.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
In 2024, Buckingham Palace made Charles’ cancer diagnosis public without specifying the severity of his illness.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
The company had previously guided for significant revenue growth, but without specifying a figure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
The amendment established that basic rights of citizenship—including suffrage—would be granted to male former slaves, and by specifying the sex it explicitly denied those rights to women.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
