Meaning of 'specify'

Find the meaning of the word ‘specify’

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Meaning of ‘specify’

7 definitions found.

specify

verb

select something or someone for a specific purpose

Synonyms: set apart

verb

design or destine

Synonyms: intend destine designate

verb

define clearly

Synonyms: narrow

verb

decide upon or fix definitely

Synonyms: fix

verb

specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement

Synonyms: condition

verb

be specific about

Example: "Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?"

Synonyms: specialize specialise

verb

determine the essential quality of

Synonyms: delineate

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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