specify

Meanings

• Verb

  To make clear or definite; to state or express precisely.

  - "Can you specify the time of the meeting?"
  - "The customer service representative asked me to specify the model number of the product."

• Verb

  To make something more detailed or definite.

  - "The artist specified each detail in the painting."
  - "The architect specified the dimensions of the building."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

disambiguate , explicitize

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with specify
reprive , rive , jive , hive

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. sea-specify
   

2. spear-specify
   

3. spy-specify
   

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Variants

List of all variants of specify that leads to same result
specifiable , specified , specifier , specifiers , specifies , specify , specifying , pre-specified , pre-specifies , pre-specify , pre-specifying , prespecified , prespecifies , prespecify , prespecifying

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

specified, specifying

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Latin 'specifcare', from 'specere' meaning 'to look at' or 'to observe'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'specify' is often used in the context of legal agreements and contracts.

2. In computer programming, a 'specification' is a document that outlines the functionality and requirements of a software system.

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Related Concepts

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1. Clarity: The quality of being clear and easy to understand.

2. Precision: The ability to express ideas or measurements with great care and accuracy.

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Culture

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In literature, 'specify' has been used to emphasize the importance of clarity and precision in communication.

How to Memorize "specify"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of making something clear or definite.
   - Imagine specifying details in a drawing or blueprint.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'specify' with the idea of providing clear and precise instructions.
   - Think of 'specify' as a verb that helps to clarify or define.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'S-P-E-C-I-F-Y': Specific, Precise, Exact, Clear, Identical, Focused, Yields.

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