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specify
('sp/E/s/@/,f/aI/ )

verb (v)

  • specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement(verb.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • decide upon or fix definitely(verb.communication)
    Example:
    Specify the parameters.
    source: wordnet30
  • determine the essential quality of(verb.stative)
    source: wordnet30
  • be specific about(verb.communication)
    Example:
    Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?.
    source: wordnet30
  • define clearly(verb.cognition)
    source: wordnet30
  • design or destine(verb.cognition)
    source: wordnet30
  • select something or someone for a specific purpose(verb.cognition)
    Synonym:
    assign, set apart
    source: wordnet30
  • To mention or name, as a particular thing; to designate in words so as to distinguish from other things; as, to specify the uses of a plant; to specify articles purchased.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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