specifically

adverb

spe·​cif·​i·​cal·​ly spi-ˈsi-fi-k(ə-)lē 

1

: in a specific manner : in a definite and exact way : with precision

instructed them specifically on how to proceed

the people specifically named in the report

The reasons for the change were not specifically mentioned.

I specifically told her not to bother you.

Knead the bread dough for several minutes, or, more specifically, until it forms a smooth ball.

2

—used to indicate the exact identity, purpose, or use of something

The show is aimed specifically at a female audience.

Specifically, the stores are lowering the height of store shelving, changing out signs, repainting some areas and … putting products next to each other that customers typically buy together.

—Jill Rick

Synonyms

• especially
• notably
• particularly
• specially

Examples of specifically in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hajj officials have asked pilgrims to carry umbrellas and stay hydrated amid the harsh conditions while the Saudi army has deployed more than 1,600 personnel with medical units specifically for heatstroke and 30 rapid response teams. —Lauren Kent, CNN, 20 June 2024

That being said, relationships are also up for inspection — specifically, your most intense relationships. —Tarot.com, Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2024

Two climate activists in the United Kingdom threw orange paint at private jets at an airport Thursday — an action specifically targeting Taylor Swift. —Angie Orellana Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024

Are buying shoes specifically for walking worth it? —Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1