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- [spes-uh-fahy]
- /ˈspɛs əˌfaɪ/
- /ˈspes.ɪ.faɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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
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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
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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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with specifies
- a protocol suite specifies how the network functions or its?
- what does specifies mean?
- what specifies the amino acid sequence of a protein?
- what type of contract specifies the terms of insurance?
- which attribute specifies the submit url in a form tag?
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