specify
verb
spec·i·fy
ˈspe-sə-ˌfī 
specified; specifying
1
: to name or state explicitly or in detail
2
: to include as an item in a specification
Examples of specify in a Sentence
Can you specify the cause of the argument?
Specify the color and quantity when you order.
He clearly specified California wine.
The instructions do not specify what kind of screws to use.
All subscriptions are for one year unless otherwise specified.
At the specified time, we rang the bell.
She agreed to the terms specified in the contract.
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Unless specified, exact release dates are yet to be revealed.
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
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—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Indeed, Biden himself specified the U.S. vision of an endgame for the other ongoing conflict of major geopolitical significance, the war in Gaza.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Officials didn’t specify the person’s gender or other identifying information to respect the patient’s privacy, but said the person is being treated with antivirals and is at home recovering with mild symptoms.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
Target did not specify when the stores would be opening when asked by USA TODAY.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Indeed, Biden himself specified the U.S. vision of an endgame for the other ongoing conflict of major geopolitical significance, the war in Gaza.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Officials didn’t specify the person’s gender or other identifying information to respect the patient’s privacy, but said the person is being treated with antivirals and is at home recovering with mild symptoms.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for specify
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“Specify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specify. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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specify
verb
spec·i·fy
ˈspes-ə-ˌfī
specified; specifying
1
: to name or mention exactly and clearly
specify the cause
2
: to include in a specification
specify oak flooring
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