respecify

spec·i·fy

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Definitions of respecify word

verb with object respecify to mention or name specifically or definitely; state in detail: He did not specify the amount needed. 1
verb with object respecify to give a specific character to. 1
verb with object respecify to set forth as a specification. 1
verb with object respecify to name or state as a condition: He specified that he be given my power of attorney. 1
verb without object respecify to make a specific mention or statement. 1
verb respecify to specify again 0

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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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.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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