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specificity

[spes-uh-fis-i-tee] / ˌspɛs əˈfɪs ɪ ti /


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"It's so important, I think it gives a specificity and authenticity to the show that I feel is an accurate representation of Wales today," she said.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

It stated that Mystic needed to identify an emergency-preparedness coordinator and asked for more specificity about staff roles in the event of fires, evacuations and other emergency situations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The audience had “such a fervent passion for that story, I think, because of the specificity of those perspectives,” Howe said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

If you want a little more specificity as you move through these steps, keep it simple.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

There was no mistaking the identity of the trio, given the specificity of the bulletins.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead



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