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specify - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'specify' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Specify [ v. t.]
- To mention or name, as a particular thing; to designate in words so as to distinguish from other things; as, to specify the uses of a plant; to specify articles purchased.

Meaning of 'specify' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . specify [ v]
Meaning (1):
- be specific about
Example in sentence:
  • Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?
Meaning (2):
- decide upon or fix definitely
Example in sentence:
  • fix the variables;
  • specify the parameters
Meaning (3):
- define clearly
Example in sentence:
  • I cannot narrow down the rules for this game
Meaning (4):
- design or destine
Example in sentence:
  • She was intended to become the director
Meaning (5):
- specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
Example in sentence:
  • The contract stipulates the dates of the payments;
  • The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life
Meaning (6):
- select something or someone for a specific purpose
Example in sentence:
  • The teacher assigned him to lead his classmates in the exercise