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