specifying
ˈspɛsɪˌfaɪɪŋ
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Definition of specifying - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

communicationclearly stating details or requirements
  • The specifying instructions were easy to follow.
  • The specifying details were outlined in the contract.
  • Specifying guidelines were provided for the project.
detailing
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Origin of specifying

Latin, specifier (to look) + -ing (suffix)

Terms with specifying included in their meaning

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whichpron.
question
asking for information specifying one or more people or things
measurement
specifying the space between two points
theirspron.
gender-neutral
used to indicate possession without specifying gender
veryadj.
intensity
specifying an extreme position or point in time
unknown reason
without knowing or specifying the reason
finance
authorize spending without specifying the amount
linguistics
specifying the thing or person referred to
linguistics
word replacing noun without specifying which one

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  1. French:précis, ...
  2. German:spezifizierend, ...
  3. Italian:esplicativo, ...
  4. Spanish:específicas, ...
  5. Portuguese:detalhador, ...
  6. Chinese:详细说明的, ...
  7. Japanese:明確な, ...
  8. Arabic:مُوَضِّح, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְפוֹרָט, ...
  10. Russian:указывающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:уточнюючий, ...
  12. Hindi:निर्दिष्टकारी, ...
specify
ˈspɛsɪˌfaɪ
specifiedspecifies

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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