specific
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The specific sports returning for Ahmedabad will be interesting too.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
This was one of the only specific program activities the organization has documented in recent years.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
A Department of Children and Families spokeswoman, discussing the agency’s general practices rather than the specific case, said that a “high risk” classification doesn’t mean that the agency “verified findings of abuse or neglect.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Whether the effect appeared beneficial or harmful depended on the specific AQP4 variant each person carried.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
By any name, the Localizers, or Phrenologists, believe that "organs" inside the brain control specific functions.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
![]()
But the organizing committee did not disclose specifics about how many tickets or which sessions would be available.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
The specifics of what was leaked have not been released, but the Secret Service said their agent faced a "potential criminal inquiry", involving allegations of "compromising operational and information security".
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
The director’s method was to work out the specifics in the film’s environments, namely the beaches of Morocco’s Essaouira and in the mountain village of Aït Benhaddou, where Troy was constructed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
In his brief speech outside Downing Street, the new Labour leader said he would "bring forward a new plan for Britain, a 10-year plan", without giving specifics.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
I awoke because of a dream, but I can’t recall specifics.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing specific
PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade7)
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade 11)
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!