Dictionary Entry
specify
specify is a 7-letter English word with 8 senses as transitive verb and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: To mention or name, as a particular thing; to designate in words so as to distinguish from other things; as, to specify the uses of a plant; to specify articles purchased. Face value is 17 in Scrabble and 18 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
7 letters · Scrabble 17 · Words With Friends 18 · 8 senses
Definitions
- 1transitive verb
To mention or name, as a particular thing; to designate in words so as to distinguish from other things; as, to specify the uses of a plant; to specify articles purchased.
- 2verb
select something or someone for a specific purpose
"The teacher assigned him to lead his classmates in the exercise"
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- 3verb
design or destine
"She was intended to become the director"
- 4verb
define clearly
"I cannot narrow down the rules for this game"
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- 5verb
decide upon or fix definitely
"fix the variables"
"specify the parameters"
- 6verb
specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
"The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life"
"The contract stipulates the dates of the payments"
- 7verb
be specific about
"Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?"
- 8verb
determine the essential quality of
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