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Definitions for Specify
[1] to mention or name specifically or definitely; state in detail: He did not specify the amount needed.
[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.
[5] to make a specific mention or statement.
[6] to refer to or state specifically
[7] to state as a condition
[8] to state or include in the specification of
Words related to Specify
indicate, fix, stipulate, mention, limit, determine, enumerate, establish, cite, define, slot, blueprint, set, name, particularize, make, list, detail, peg, instance
Words nearby Specify
specific viscosity, specific volume, specifically, specification, specificity, specify, specimen, specimen plant, speciosity, specious, specious present
Origin of Specify
1250–1300; Middle English specyfyen < Old French specifier < Medieval Latin specificāre. See specific, -fy
Other words from Specify
spec·i·fi·ca·tive [spes -uh -fi-key-tiv] /ˈspɛs ə fɪˌkeɪ tɪv/ , adjective
spec·i·fi·ca·tive·ly , adverb
spec·i·fi·er , noun
mis·spec·i·fied , adjective
non·spec·i·fied , adjective
pre·spec·i·fy , verb (used with object), pre·spec·i·fied, pre·spec·i·fy·ing.
re·spec·i·fy , verb, re·spec·i·fied, re·spec·i·fy·ing.
un·der·spec·i·fied , adjective
un·der·spec·i·fy , verb (used with object), un·der·spec·i·fied, un·der·spec·i·fy·ing.
un·spec·i·fied , adjective
un·spec·i·fy·ing , adjective
Word origin for Specify
C13: from Medieval Latin specificāre to describe
Synonyms for Specify
cite, define, determine, enumerate, establish, fix, indicate, lay out, limit, mention, point out, spell out, stipulate, blueprint, condition, detail, finger, individualize, instance, inventory, itemize, list, make, name, particularize, peg, set, settle, slot, specialize, tag, be specific, button down, come to the point, draw a picture, get down to brass tacks, get to the point, go into detail, pin down, precise, put down, put finger on, show clearly, specificate, specificize, tab, tick off