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as in to define
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 to mention
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 specify
The agency has not yet specified when the attack was first detected or the timeline of its containment efforts.
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Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
All of the prices below are for queen-size models unless specified.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
Investors are expecting the wealth of Americans to rise under both a Harris or Trump presidency—but specify different asset classes will perform better depending on who is in the Oval Office.
—Byeleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
While the original definition provided a general framework, the October version goes further in specifying activities these systems might engage in, such as screening, evaluating, categorizing, and making recommendations.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
All of the prices below are for queen-size models unless specified.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
Investors are expecting the wealth of Americans to rise under both a Harris or Trump presidency—but specify different asset classes will perform better depending on who is in the Oval Office.
—Byeleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
While the original definition provided a general framework, the October version goes further in specifying activities these systems might engage in, such as screening, evaluating, categorizing, and making recommendations.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specify
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The top-line equipment list is complemented by elements that define luxury.James Raia, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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One game, one moment (at Baltimore) doesn’t define us.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
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Denver was fending for the first time this season without Nikola Jokic, who didn’t travel with the team due to personal reasons, not to mention Aaron Gordon dealing with a calf strain and coach Michael Malone playing hooky.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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While White’s production needs to sharpen its pace and tempo a tad, there’s no denying the depth and urgency of the play’s themes, not to mention the wry pleasures of the text, Bioh’s rich gift for the idiosyncrasies of language and dialect, the rollicking musicality of speech.Karen D'Souza, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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However, if a provider suspects Mycoplasma, antibiotics like azithromycin or doxycycline are usually prescribed.Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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Shipley, who lives in central Florida, had recently been prescribed the drops for a bacterial infection.Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Some residents also expressed reluctance to support the measure, citing the already high cost of living as their main deterrent.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The investigation began in late September, days after Bryson reportedly contacted a family member inquiring about anyone interested in potentially adopting her then-unborn baby, Click 2 Houston and ABC 13 reported, citing charging documents.Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Diners will soon notice new lighting at the restaurants and new music as part of Adamolekun’s efforts to attract younger customers who might have grown up going to the chain but haven’t been back for some time.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Some Mail users may notice that the change has already been implemented, and clicking on Mail will open the new Outlook app instead.Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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The updating radar map above shows areas of precipitation in green, with greater intensities indicated by yellow and orange.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Android phones, meanwhile, can now use use artificial intelligence to detect motion indicating someone snatched it out of your hand and is racing away on foot or a bike, and then lock the screen immediately.Kelvin Chan, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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Buddy Hield, Moore noted, has thrived in Golden State after falling out of the 76ers’ rotation.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Lowering corporate income taxes has never actually trickled down to wage earners, or even investment in new factories, as the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities noted in a recent study.Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024
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In explaining the way canines feel about their owners, the AKC quotes a scientific study in which dogs were observed under an MRI machine as they were presented with a variety of scents.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Many look-alikes will simply turn up and look like their doppelgänger, but Oliver embodies Brent for hours and hours, quoting beloved routines from The Office and improvising in character himself.Ralph Jones, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Specify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specify. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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