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SPECIFY

(verb)

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There are 7 meanings of the word Specify.

How to pronounce specify:

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Specify - as a verb

Specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

Example: "The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
condition12qualify22stipulate11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contract12undertake14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Decide upon or fix definitely

Example: "Fix the variables"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
define10determine12fix13limit7set3
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
choose11pick outselect8take8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Determine the essential quality of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
define10delimit10delimitate13delineate10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be specific about

Example: "Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
particularise17particularize26specialise14specialize23
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dilate7elaborate11enlarge8expand16expatiate18exposit16expound17flesh outlucubrate13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
generalize20

Define clearly

Example: "I cannot narrow down the rules for this game"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nail downnarrow9narrow downpeg downpin down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
determine12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Design or destine

Example: "She was intended to become the director"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
designate11destine8intend7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
plan6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Select something or someone for a specific purpose

Example: "The teacher assigned him to lead his classmates in the exercise"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assign7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
choose11pick outselect8take8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Please specify the exact time of the meeting."
"Can you specify which color you want for the car?"
"He failed to specify his address on the application form."
"Let me specify the requirements for the project."
"We need to specify the dimensions of the room before ordering the furniture."
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Word Game Points

Is SPECIFY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, specify is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPECIFY has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is SPECIFY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, specify is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPECIFY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is SPECIFY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, specify is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPECIFY has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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