specific

spəˈsɪf.ɪk
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Translation of specific from English into Dutch,

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Adjective

1.

explicit

clearly defined or identified
  • She gave specific instructions for the project.Ze gaf specifieke instructies voor het project.
2.

purpose

intended for a particular purpose
  • This medicine is specific for treating headaches.Dit medicijn is specifiek voor de behandeling van hoofdpijn.
3.

property

unique or distinctive to something
  • This tool is specific to carpentry work.Dit gereedschap is eigen aan timmerwerk.
4.

taxonomy

TECH.
relating to a particular species
TECH.
soortspecifiek soortgebonden specifiek voor de soort
  • The specific name of the plant is Rosa canina.De soortspecifieke naam van de plant is Rosa canina.

Noun

1.

information

fact about some part as opposed to general
  • The specifics of the case were still unclear.De bijzonderheden van de zaak waren nog steeds onduidelijk.
2.

remedy

Dated
medicine used to treat a single disease or condition
Dated
specifiek middel remedie fgeneesmiddel
  • The doctor prescribed a specific for the illness.De dokter schreef een specifiek middel voor tegen de ziekte.
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Expressions with specific: examples in English and translations in Dutch

vrouwen-specifiek
voor vrouwen bestemd
This is a woman-specific health program.
bedrijfsgericht
bedrijfsspecifiek
We offer business-specific training for your company.
landsspecifiek
landsgebonden
These rules are country-specific and do not apply elsewhere.
geslachtsspecifiek
This is a gender-specific restroom.
industriespecifiek
This is industry-specific software for hospitals.
spel-specifiek
spelgebonden
This rule is game-specific and doesn't apply elsewhere.

Synonyms and analogies of specific in English

Examples of specific in a sentence

  • He asked for a specific brand of coffee.
  • This tool is specific for cutting metal.
  • The training was specific for emergency situations.
  • This allergy is specific to certain breeds of dog.
  • The ritual is specific to that coastal community.
  • The specific epithet distinguishes this species from others.

Translations of "specific" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
specifiekadj.

He designed a one-off gadget that solved a very specific problem.

Hij ontwierp een uniek gadget dat één heel specifiek probleem oploste.

bepaaldadj.

He rummage about the bookshelf trying to find a specific novel.

Hij stond voor de boekenkast te zoeken naar een bepaald boek.

concreetadj.

We need to designate a specific time for the meeting this week.

We moeten een concreet tijdstip prikken voor de vergadering deze week.

bijzonderadj.

A religious person might wear specific clothing that represents their beliefs.

Een gelovige kan bijzondere kleding dragen die zijn of haar geloof uitdrukt.

speciaaladj.

Car repair requires specific tools and knowledge about automobile systems.

Voor autoreparatie heb je speciaal gereedschap en kennis van autosystemen nodig.

duidelijkadj.

Each squad member has a specific role during the operation.

Elk lid van de ploeg heeft een duidelijke taak tijdens de operatie.

gerichtpp.

They thus offer an ideal basis for a specific sound drainage.

Daarmee bieden ze een ideale basis voor gericht kanaliseren van geluid.

uitdrukkelijkadj.

The statement also included a specific reference to the importance of sustainability criteria.

Daarbij werd uitdrukkelijk ook op het belang van duurzaamheidscriteria gewezen.

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Other translations for specific:

  • explicietadj.

specific: Examples and translations in context

Each sectional team focused on a specific task during the project.

Elk deelteam richtte zich tijdens het project op een specifieke taak.

Each building worker has specific tasks assigned to ensure smooth progress.

Elke bouwvakker krijgt specifieke taken zodat het werk soepel kan verlopen.

Tutoring sessions usually focus on specific subjects like algebra or grammar.

Bijlessen richten zich meestal op specifieke vakken, zoals algebra of grammatica.

Every particle in the substance has a specific charge that affects reactions.

Elk deeltje in de stof heeft een specifieke lading die reacties beïnvloedt.

The annotation showed metadata that linked the document to a specific project.

De annotatie bevatte metadata die het document aan een specifiek project koppelde.

Insects often exhibit specific behaviors during their egg laying periods.

Insecten vertonen vaak specifiek gedrag in de periode dat ze eieren leggen.

The regimen included scheduled meal times and specific exercises to reduce stress.

Het programma omvatte vaste eetmomenten en specifieke oefeningen om stress te verminderen.

A specific keyword might trigger the software to start running the test.

Een specifiek trefwoord kan het programma automatisch de test laten starten.

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