Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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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 underspecify word
- verb with object underspecify to mention or name specifically or definitely; state in detail: He did not specify the amount needed. 1
- verb with object underspecify to give a specific character to. 1
- verb with object underspecify to set forth as a specification. 1
- verb with object underspecify to name or state as a condition: He specified that he be given my power of attorney. 1
- verb without object underspecify to make a specific mention or statement. 1
- verb underspecify To give insufficient, or insufficiently precise, information: to specify incompletely. 0
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Origin of underspecify
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 Underspecify
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
underspecify 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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