Specified

/ˈspɛsɪfaɪd/

Synonyms for "specified" (51 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (11)

Adjective(1 words)
chartered company rule
Noun(1 words)

Strong matches (15)

Adjective(2 words)
detailed descriptionitalian dati
Noun(2 words)
given inintendeds

Related words (25)

Adjective(4 words)
named itemnamed languagestated amountstated capital
Noun(2 words)
set-out plantest plan

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: announced, assign, chartered company rule, clarified, conditional.
  • Sentence evidence is available for specified, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "specified".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "specified"

Keep "specified" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "specified" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "specified", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "specified" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

7 relation types

More general

6 entries

More specific

10 entries
category specificationdata type specificationdeadline specificationdesignatedmandatory requirementnamedparameter specificationprescribedrange specificationvalue specification

Collocations

11 entries
designated valuesprescribed limitsspecified conditionsspecified dataspecified parametersspecify conditionsspecify data typesspecify limitsspecify parametersspecify requirementsspecify standards

Inflections

4 entries
more specifiedmost specifiedspecifiesspecifying

Derivations

4 entries

Antonyms

1 entries

similar

4 entries

Sample sentences

11 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

GNP is measured as the total market value of all the goods and service produced by a nation during a specified period.

Source: tatoeba (72221)

Consequent conduct is specified.

Source: tatoeba (897719)

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Source: tatoeba (1693189)

Only use attachments or accessories specified by the manufacturer.

Source: tatoeba (1693525)

Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "specified"?

Closest matches include announced, assign, chartered company rule, clarified, conditional.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "specified"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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