specify

[spes-uh-fahy] / ˈspɛs əˌfaɪ /

VERB

designate; decide definitely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cite define determine enumerate establish fix indicate lay out limit mention point out spell out stipulate

STRONG

blueprint condition detail finger individualize instance inventory itemize list make name particularize peg set settle slot specialize tag

WEAK

be specific button down come to the point draw a picture get down to brass tacks get to the point go into detail pin down precise put down put finger on show clearly specificate specificize tab tick off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

confuse destroy neglect unsettle

STRONG

discourage dissuade halt ignore

WEAK

generalize

Example Sentences

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The state media didn’t specify how much the tolls would be.

From The Wall Street Journal

It has yet to specify when the new changes will take effect.

From BBC

The brief statement posted on X did not specify where the missiles originated.

From Barron's

Intuitive Surgical also reported being the target of a phishing incident, although it didn’t specify who was behind the attempt.

From Barron's

Rules specifying the size and number of heat pumps which households can install have also been relaxed.

From BBC