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as in defined
to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly
the document specifies precisely how you may use the information it contains
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as in mentioned
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
police reports didn't specify the model of car the robbers were driving
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Recent Examples of specified
Noe Padilla, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
No cause of death was specified.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
Officials have not specified the nature of the injuries to any of the four people.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
In February, Buckingham Palace announced that Charles was being treated for cancer, though it was not specified which type.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
Unless specified, exact release dates are yet to be revealed.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
Authorities have not yet specified a reason behind the break and Edison Township's Office of Emergency Management did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for an update on the incident.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
The ministry has not specified how many of the deceased were combatants.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
There are two cases in which letting the cleaning products sit may not be necessary, the first of them being quick wipe-downs with all-purpose cleaners (unless specified).
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
The types of chemicals were not specified in the arrest affidavit.
—Noe Padilla, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
No cause of death was specified.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
Officials have not specified the nature of the injuries to any of the four people.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
In February, Buckingham Palace announced that Charles was being treated for cancer, though it was not specified which type.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
Unless specified, exact release dates are yet to be revealed.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
Authorities have not yet specified a reason behind the break and Edison Township's Office of Emergency Management did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for an update on the incident.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
The ministry has not specified how many of the deceased were combatants.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
There are two cases in which letting the cleaning products sit may not be necessary, the first of them being quick wipe-downs with all-purpose cleaners (unless specified).
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specified
Verb
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The values were not defined for respondents but left to their own interpretation.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Direct care is defined as the hands-on care provided to residents by nurses or nurse aides, including feeding, bathing, dressing and medication administration.—
Jenna Carlesso,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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As previously mentioned, Brewer, best known for her roles on Orange Is the New Black (2013) and The Handmaid's Tale (2017–present), plays Bronte, a playwright who works for Joe at his bookstore.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Several senators mentioned concerns about the closure of rural hospitals in their states.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.—
Bob Sponseller,
The Enquirer,
26 Aug. 2025
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Neither artist was at work on a specific album, so the crew had plenty of freedom to pursue whatever struck them.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Use compression stockings as prescribed, and elevate your legs regularly.—
Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD,
Verywell Health,
10 Apr. 2025
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In adults, medications may be prescribed to help with symptoms, although most of the current research is on medications that help with PTSD, rather than acute stress disorder.—
Michael MacIntyre,
Verywell Health,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The facility was also cited for mice infestation throughout the facility and for not setting up a proper isolation area.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2025
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Some Vallejo residents have cited the lack of police officers for the decrease in quality of life.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Moreover, the Trump Administration has been inconsistent with its stated objective of using tariffs to eliminate their bilateral trade deficits.—
Devashish Mitra,
Time,
28 July 2025
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But the bigger question is whether putting these into people’s hands would accomplish OpenAI’s stated goal: ensuring the gains earned from the AI explosion are shared by the masses.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Even when allies practically begged him to swear off the idea of using the Presidency as a tool of personal vengeance, Trump was explicit about his intentions.—
Susan B. Glasser,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
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The White House has so far been reluctant to make explicit promises, with Politico reporting that a top US official told transatlantic military leaders that Washington would play a minimal role in any European plan.—
Semafor Staff,
semafor.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The 12-ounce bottles of Trader Joe's Hot Honey Mustard Dressing may contain allergens, including peanut, sesame, soy and wheat, that aren't indicated on the label, according to the FDA recall notice.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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For example, the report cited that collision data collected in the Czech Republic indicated that the police database contained only 43% of the injuries recorded by the public health insurance system.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Specified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specified. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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