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misspecified

spec·i·fy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [spes-uh-fahy]
    • /ˈspɛs əˌfaɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [spes-uh-fahy]
    • /ˈspɛs əˌfaɪ/

Definitions of misspecified word

  • verb with object misspecified to mention or name specifically or definitely; state in detail: He did not specify the amount needed. 1
  • verb with object misspecified to give a specific character to. 1
  • verb with object misspecified to set forth as a specification. 1
  • verb with object misspecified to name or state as a condition: He specified that he be given my power of attorney. 1
  • verb without object misspecified to make a specific mention or statement. 1

Information block about the term

Origin of misspecified

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English specyfyen < Old French specifier < Medieval Latin specificāre. See specific, -fy

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Parts of speech for Misspecified

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

misspecified popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

misspecified usage trend in Literature

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Antonyms for misspecified

verb with object misspecified

  • specified — to mention or name specifically or definitely; state in detail: He did not specify the amount needed.

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