specify Definition
- 1to state or describe something clearly and in detail
- 2to identify something by making a specific reference to it
Using specify: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "specify" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Please specify the exact time of your arrival.
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Can you specify which model you are interested in?
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The contract specifies the terms of the agreement.
specify Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with specify
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The company policy specifies in writing that employees must wear a uniform.
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The project manager specified a deadline of Friday for the completion of the report.
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The invitation specified the location of the party as the rooftop terrace.
Origins of specify
from Latin 'specificare', meaning 'to mention specially'
Summary: specify in Brief
To 'specify' [ˈspesɪfaɪ] is to clearly and in detail state or describe something, or to identify something by making a specific reference to it. It is often used in formal contexts, such as contracts or policies, and can be used with objects, locations, or deadlines, as in 'Can you specify which model you are interested in?'