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Specifically

//spɪˈsɪf.ɪ.kli// adv

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly.

    "A provision of law may not be construed as requiring a new grant to be awarded to a specified non-Federal Government entity unless that provision of law (1) specifically refers to this subsection; specifically identifies the particular non-Federal Government entity involved; and (3) specifically states that the award to that entity is required by such provision of law in contravention of the policy set forth in subsection (a)."

  2. 2
    For a specific purpose or reason.
Adverb
  1. 1
    in distinction from others wordnet

Etymology

From specific + -ally.

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