1
as in to define
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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2
as in to mention
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 specify
Organizations must specify which parts of their website or mobile app are inaccessible, why and available alternatives.
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Ran Ronen, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Use Awkward Spaces To make use of the space beneath the eaves, designer Stephanie King specified a bed nook and had an upholsterer make a custom French mattress in a size between a twin and a full.
—Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
The nine-time Grammy winner didn’t specify when and where the unfortunate DJ set took place.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2025
The dog-walk area was not specified in our purchase agreement, but we were all informed verbally of the same information.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
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Ran Ronen, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Use Awkward Spaces To make use of the space beneath the eaves, designer Stephanie King specified a bed nook and had an upholsterer make a custom French mattress in a size between a twin and a full.
—Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
The nine-time Grammy winner didn’t specify when and where the unfortunate DJ set took place.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2025
The dog-walk area was not specified in our purchase agreement, but we were all informed verbally of the same information.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specify
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This translates into Jan having to collaborate with many versions of himself that have unique skills and far too many conflicting personalities defined by past events.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Strategic decisions made now, around technology investments, partnerships, and customer education, could determine whether a bank remains competitive in a world increasingly defined by digital currency frameworks. 5.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Dealing with the Unification Wars that had only ever been mentioned in passing, Macross Zero was meant to show how these wars were fought and, more importantly, what for.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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As mentioned above, De Bruyne is also a good option to replace Palmer with.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The impacts of tariffs could be largest for generic drugs, which make up about 90% of the medicines prescribed in the US and many of which rely on ingredients made in China and India.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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To avoid this, physicians prescribe a wide spectrum of antibiotics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2025
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Meetings are cited as a particular example; hold them only when necessary.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Jean Boivin, head of the firm's Investment Institute, downgraded his outlook on U.S. stocks to neutral from overweight, citing rising trade uncertainty.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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According to the Miami Herald, a separate guest stayed in the room with Tillman's dead body in the closet, but didn't notice it.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Correa noticed López motioning toward his leg during a walk of Jonathan India and immediately went to the mound for a visit.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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As of last May, filings with the state of Texas indicated that 78% of CFP Administration LLC’s ownership was held in equal 15.6% shares by the Big Ten, ACC, SEC, Big 12 and Pac-12.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The affidavit indicates that officials believe the name is an alias.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Quinn noted several limitations in Heal the Bay’s data.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Swerdlow noted that the affordable and public housing units in his buildings will be indistinguishable from the workforce apartments and that all residents will have access to amenities like gyms, gardens and swimming pools.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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Brad Keselowski has fired back at NASCAR on X by quoting a fan's post, suggesting favoritism in flag rulings.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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When referred to a corporate emergency hospital, the family was quoted $10,000 for the procedure.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Specify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specify. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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