specifying

verb

Definition of specifyingnext
present participle of specify
1
as in defining
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 mentioning
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 Synonyms for specifying
  1. defining
  2. mentioning
  3. prescribing
  4. citing
  5. indicating
Verb
  • Finally, set yourself up for success in the new year by defining clear financial goals.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Sign up for Notepad by Tom Warren, a weekly newsletter uncovering the secrets and strategy behind Microsoft’s era-defining bets on AI, gaming, and computing.
    Tom Warren, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of defining
Verb
  • As a result, excitement has been building, with some speculating that McDonald’s plans to launch a food delivery service using Tesla robo-taxis, after its official account posted a teaser photo mentioning the date.
    Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Walz took one of his first opportunities on a national stage to talk about his experience governing Minnesota, mentioning the state's name 26 times.
    Julia Ingram, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of mentioning
Verb
  • And using psychedelics to treat mental-health conditions isn’t as simple as prescribing a pill.
    Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
  • If certain medications are causing your pale poop, your healthcare provider may recommend discontinuing them or prescribing alternative medications to you to help alleviate your symptoms.
    Joy Emeh, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of prescribing
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  • The company last August booked a $9 billion write-down on the value of its cable networks, citing the loss of NBA rights starting in mid-2025.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But in August, the bond measure was withdrawn, with proponents citing uneven polling and litigation.
    Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of citing
Verb
  • The company reported cash and cash equivalents of $282,855,000 as of September 30, 2024, indicating sufficient funds to sustain operations into 2026.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The filing includes financial statements for the quarter, indicating a net loss of $4,956,000 compared to $4,183,000 in the same quarter the previous year.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of indicating
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