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specifies

spec·i·fy
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [spes-uh-fahy]
    • /ˈspɛs əˌfaɪ/
    • /ˈspes.ɪ.faɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [spes-uh-fahy]
    • /ˈspɛs əˌfaɪ/

Definitions of specifies word

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

Information block about the term

Origin of specifies

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 Specifies

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

specifies 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 58% 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.

specifies usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with specifies

  • a protocol suite specifies how the network functions or its?
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