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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If they fail to comply, the platforms could face further government action, the statement said without specifying what the consequences would be.

From Barron's

“We do not consider it necessary to specify at this time,” Peskov added.

From The Wall Street Journal

Paramount has said it is committed to releasing more than 30 theatrical movies a year once combined with Warner, without specifying for how long.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wood did not specify the nature of his surgery, but he has been seen wearing a knee brace while watching recent Forest matches.

From BBC

Downplaying the year-end deadline, he said the deal "did not specify a time limit for its ending or for the return to military solutions".

From Barron's

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