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more specific

ADJECTIVE

particular, distinguishing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clear-cut definite definitive different distinct exact explicit individual limited peculiar precise special specialized unambiguous unequivocal unique

STRONG

characteristic express set sole

WEAK

bull's eye categorical clean-cut cut fine dead on downright drawn fine especial flat out hit nail on head on target outright reserved restricted right on straight-out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous careless common commonplace equivocal fuzzy imprecise inaccurate indefinite indistinct inexact like normal obscure ordinary resembling similar standard uncertain undefined unlimited unreliable usual vague

WEAK

general

Example Sentences

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"As our understanding of these compounds grows, there is a real opportunity to make dietary guidance more specific and more effective."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Any movement on high-level topics would have global implications, though, and there are a host of more specific matters that are likely to move some sectors and individual stocks.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Perhaps a calendar, stocks or something more specific, like the ideal sunset-photo time?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

But was that message meant for California voters or, perhaps, a more specific audience — the operatives running the newly formed big-money independent committees that are backing his campaign?

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

If you want to avoid using the terms yourself, you can be more specific.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones