specify
//ˈspɛs.ɪ.faɪ//
Forms
- present (v1)
- specify
- past (v2)
- specified
- past participle (v3)
- specified
- present participle
- specifying
- 3rd person singular
- specifies
Definitions
1.To state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.
- Thanne after came A riall ordenaunce, / Too myghty princes with a grete pusaunce, / ffro Masedeyn and owt of Arkadye, / Ther cowde no man the nowmber specifie.
2.To include in a specification.
- It seems to me that whoever at the Department of Transport or the train operating companies, or both, is specifying the standard of seats these days has taken leave of their senses and opted for cheapness over comfort.
3.To bring about a specific result.
Frequency
Overall
Rare· #4235
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Rare
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Synonyms
Etymology
From Middle English specifien
From Old French specifier, especefier, or directly from Medieval Latin specificō
From specificus (“specific”).