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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 specify word
- verb with object specify to mention or name specifically or definitely; state in detail: He did not specify the amount needed. 1
- verb with object specify to give a specific character to. 1
- verb with object specify to set forth as a specification. 1
- verb with object specify to name or state as a condition: He specified that he be given my power of attorney. 1
- verb without object specify to make a specific mention or statement. 1
- transitive verb specify state exactly 1
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Origin of specify
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 Specify
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adverb
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specify 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
specify usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for specify
verb specify
- add up — If facts or events do not add up, they make you confused about a situation because they do not seem to be consistent. If something that someone has said or done adds up, it is reasonable and sensible.
- arrive at — to reach by traveling
- assign — If you assign a piece of work to someone, you give them the work to do.
- button down — (of a shirt collar) having buttonholes so it can be buttoned to the body of the shirt.
- calender — a machine in which paper or cloth is glazed or smoothed by passing between rollers
Antonyms for specify
verb specify
- generalise — to infer (a general principle, trend, etc.) from particular facts, statistics, or the like.
- generalize — to infer (a general principle, trend, etc.) from particular facts, statistics, or the like.
Top questions with specify
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