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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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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 specifies
Replace your carbon monoxide alarm every five to six years or as the manufacturer specifies.
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Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
But the measure that cleared the Peoria City Council specifies that those who are sleeping outside on public property will receive a warning and three penalties, beginning at $50 and escalating up to $750 for a third violation, though a judge could impose community service instead of a fee.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
That's where a judge specifies exactly how many years someone will spend in prison, known as initial confinement, and how many years a person will be monitored in the community, known as extended supervision.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
The village specifies that ballots should not be placed in the drop box in front of the Village Hall.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2024
The warrant specifies the time frame and the type of data to be collected, such as GPS data or interactions with Wi-Fi networks.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
The first paragraph always specifies the performance commission’s recommendation and its vote split.
—Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2024
The campaign web site specifies the effort on corporate taxes, stating the intention to raise the corporate tax rate from 21% presently to 28%, only partially reversing the cuts given by the 2017 tax reform.
—Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
The Constitution only specifies a minimal age requirement for federal office.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
But the measure that cleared the Peoria City Council specifies that those who are sleeping outside on public property will receive a warning and three penalties, beginning at $50 and escalating up to $750 for a third violation, though a judge could impose community service instead of a fee.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
That's where a judge specifies exactly how many years someone will spend in prison, known as initial confinement, and how many years a person will be monitored in the community, known as extended supervision.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
The village specifies that ballots should not be placed in the drop box in front of the Village Hall.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2024
The warrant specifies the time frame and the type of data to be collected, such as GPS data or interactions with Wi-Fi networks.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
The first paragraph always specifies the performance commission’s recommendation and its vote split.
—Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2024
The campaign web site specifies the effort on corporate taxes, stating the intention to raise the corporate tax rate from 21% presently to 28%, only partially reversing the cuts given by the 2017 tax reform.
—Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
The Constitution only specifies a minimal age requirement for federal office.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifies
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This is quite a departure from the more darker vibe that defines the last generation of Vegas hotel designs.Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, Apollo incorporates an Advanced Force Control Architecture and defines safety zones for enhanced operational safety.Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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The press release mentions that Excalibur is expected to fly with the new ISANKE and ICS technology onboard within the next few years.Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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This is a perfect road trip album, and not just because one track mentions a highway.Darryn King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The law was written to protect the candidates and prescribes no penalties for those who don't adhere to that deadline.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024
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With assisted suicide, a healthcare provider prescribes a lethal drug, but the subject who wants to die takes the medication themselves.Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
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The lawsuit cites several songs and videos from Swift's albums Lover, Folklore, Midnights and The Tortured Poets Department.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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In fact, Retail Dive cites a PMG survey indicating that half of Gen Z jetsetters like to immerse themselves in new cultures.Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The yellow section indicates the tsunami hazard area.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The child has since recovered from his illness and no other family members have become sick, which indicates there was likely no human-to-human transmission.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Specifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifies. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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