Specify

//ˈspɛs.əˌfaɪ// verb

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition. transitive

    "I was nevere somouned, ne never hadde tydynges of this matier but by seyd lettres and other fleying tales that I heve herd sithen, ne nevere hadde to do more with the seyd John Wortes than is specified in the seyd instruccion."

  2. 2
    select something or someone for a specific purpose wordnet
  3. 3
    To include in a specification. transitive

    "It seems to me that whoever at the Department of Transport or the train operating companies, or both, is specifying the standard of seats these days has taken leave of their senses and opted for cheapness over comfort."

  4. 4
    design or destine wordnet
  5. 5
    To bring about a specific result. transitive
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  1. 6
    define clearly wordnet
  2. 7
    To speak explicitly or in detail (often used with of). intransitive, obsolete

    "Forthermar o þis lecheri / Agh i þe noght to specifie[…]"

  3. 8
    decide upon or fix definitely wordnet
  4. 9
    specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement wordnet
  5. 10
    be specific about wordnet
  6. 11
    determine the essential quality of wordnet

Etymology

From Middle English specifien, from Old French specifier, especefier, or directly from Medieval Latin specificō, from specificus (“specific”).

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