specified
ˈspɛsɪfaɪd
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Definition of specified - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
clarityclearly stated or identified
  • The specified ingredients must be used in the recipe.
defined detailed explicit
2.
detailedthoroughly explained or outlined
  • Follow the specified instructions carefully.
detailed outlined
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Expressions with specified

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exactly matching details or requirements without any difference
The plan was specified to a T, leaving no room for error.
following the sequence that was given before
Please list the items in the order specified.
shows a rule applies except if a different instruction is given
You must wear uniforms unless otherwise specified.
describes something not included in other listed categories
This code is used for diseases not elsewhere specified.
file that has been clearly named or chosen in instructions or settings
Save the document in the specified file before closing the program.
animal body parts officially listed as higher risk for spreading specific diseases
The slaughterhouse must remove all specified risk material from carcasses.

Origin of specified

Latin, specificare (to specify)

Terms with specified included in their meaning

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finance
require payment of a specified price
general object
object or item not specified by name
quantity
not reaching a specified amount or number
age
having lived for a specified number of years
time
before a specified or implied time
awayadj.
distance
at a specified distance in space or time
calledadj.
named
having a specified name or title
specific time
before a specified time

Examples of specified in a sentence

  • Follow the specified guidelines for the project.
  • The specified requirements must be met by the deadline.
  • Please adhere to the specified guidelines for the project.

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  1. French:spécifié, détaillé, ...
  2. German:spezifiziert, festgelegt, ...
  3. Italian:indicato, dettagliato, ...
  4. Spanish:especificado, detallado, ...
  5. Portuguese:especificado, detalhado, ...
  6. Chinese:指定的, 详述的, ...
  7. Japanese:指定された, 詳述された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُحَدَّد, مفصل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֻגְדָּר, מְפוֹרָט, ...
  10. Russian:указанный, заданный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зазначений, ...
  12. Hindi:निर्दिष्ट, विस्तृत, ...
specify
ˈspɛsɪˌfaɪ
specifies

Definition of specify - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
claritystate something clearly and in detail
  • Please specify your dietary restrictions.
detail enumerate itemize
2.
decisiondecide or fix something definitely
  • They specified the date for the meeting.
define determine stipulate
3.
requirementsmake something a condition or requirement
  • The rules specify that you must wear a helmet.
state stipulate
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Origin of specify

Latin, specificare (to specify)

Examples of specify in a sentence

  • She didn't specify which book she wanted.
  • Please specify your dietary preferences.
  • The contract specifies the terms of payment.
  • The contract specifies payment terms clearly.
  • The guidelines specify the necessary steps.

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  1. French:préciser, déterminer, ...
  2. German:angeben, festlegen, ...
  3. Italian:specificare, decidere, ...
  4. Spanish:especificar, determinar, ...
  5. Portuguese:especificar, determinar, ...
  6. Chinese:详细说明, 确定, ...
  7. Japanese:明確にする, 決定する, ...
  8. Arabic:حَدَّدَ, ثَبَّتَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְפָרֵט, לְקַבּוֹעַ בְּמֻפְרָשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:указать, установить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:уточнювати, визначати, ...
  12. Hindi:निर्दिष्ट करना, निर्धारित करना, ...
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