Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [spes-uh-fahy]
- /ˈspɛs əˌfaɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [spes-uh-fahy]
- /ˈspɛs əˌfaɪ/
Definitions of specifier word
- verb with object specifier to mention or name specifically or definitely; state in detail: He did not specify the amount needed. 1
- verb with object specifier to give a specific character to. 1
- verb with object specifier to set forth as a specification. 1
- verb with object specifier to name or state as a condition: He specified that he be given my power of attorney. 1
- verb without object specifier to make a specific mention or statement. 1
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Origin of specifier
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
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Specifier
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
specifier 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 about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
specifier usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with specifier
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