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as in defines
to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly
the document specifies precisely how you may use the information it contains
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as in mentions
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
police reports didn't specify the model of car the robbers were driving
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Recent Examples of specifies
The measure specifies that 60% of the proceeds would go to the county for homeless services.
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Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
What to know about buyer-broker agreements The buyer-broker agreement is a contract between a real estate agent and a homebuyer that specifies the terms of their working relationship, said Cobreiro — the goal of which is to identify a house for the buyer to purchase.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
What to know about buyer-broker agreements The buyer-broker agreement is a contract between a real estate agent and a homebuyer that specifies the terms of their working relationship, said Cobreiro — the goal of which is to identify a house for the buyer to purchase.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifies
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Before initiating the collaboration, establish a structured communication plan that defines how updates, issues and progress will be discussed.Vamsi Gosu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In a legal world that, in part, defines presidential immunity based on the balance of power between the three branches of government, this can’t be a bad thing.Jennifer Selin, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
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Bic’s official announcement specifically mentions candles but doesn’t go into details about other use cases.Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 4 Oct. 2024
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The joint statement only mentions wages.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
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The lawsuit cites an agreement, the details of which are unknown to Alcon, for Warners to lease or license studio lot space, access and other materials to Tesla for the event.Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
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Diana Campbell Williams, a 72-year-old Democrat who lives in Auburn, Michigan, cites foreign affairs as her top issue.Steve Peoples, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
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Interestingly, some research indicates that cannabis may offer temporary respiratory relief.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The data through September 2024 indicates a slight drop, suggesting some improvement, though crime levels remain elevated compared to early-decade figures.Jovi Dai, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Specifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifies. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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