SPECIFY Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

specify

verb

ˈspe-sə-ˌfī

Definition of specify

as in to define

to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly the document specifies precisely how you may use the information it contains

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as in to mention

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically police reports didn't specify the model of car the robbers were driving

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Recent Examples of specify The letter, which Logan made public, does not specify the number of individuals flagged by the federal government. — Safiyah Riddle, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026 Some wagers where the specific pitcher listed is not specified mean the bet has action regardless of who starts. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Though the travel website did not specify what users are specifically looking for on a vacation to the Sierra Nevada, the region has a lot going for it. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026 However, the contract lists Sacramento as Kennah's office and specifies the lower rate. — Tyler Horst, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for specify

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Verb

Get timely insight into the cases, rulings, and constitutional questions defining America’s legal landscape.

— Washington Examiner, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2026
The postwar model of a large welfare and regulatory state, run by a class of civil servants charged with modernizing the economy, tempering market forces and defining the common good, has run its course.

— Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of define

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Donald is effectively taking on the gig first mentioned to Deadline earlier this year by global productions chief Matt Forde, although at that point the role was more solely focused on scouting IP.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
But Rankin does mention a thuggish figure named Kodama Yoshio, who worked for Japanese spy agencies in China while trading in narcotics and smuggled goods.

— Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of mention

Verb

Now under the bridge program, through 2027, those prescribed for weight management can get their script covered.

— Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
Tom Cavanaugh, the head of J & J's pharma segment, said roughly 60% of Icotyde patients are new to systemic treatments for plaque psoriasis, which doctors may prescribe after topical and light-based therapies have not worked.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of prescribe

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Paxton has privately cited the Iran war and its skyrocketing effects on gas and diesel prices as a drag on his campaign against Democratic nominee James Talarico.

— Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
Its chair, Jay Clayton, cited the case as proof the group is needed.

— Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of cite

Verb

Be intentional about noticing autumn and Halloween displays on lawns and porches, which seem as popular as ever this year.

— Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
They are focused on inspecting what is known as the Taraia Object, a visual anomaly that has been visible in aerial photos dating back to 1938 but was first noticed in satellite imagery in 2020.

— Lana Zak, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of notice

Verb

Xuan’s attorney, Mitchell Krems, previously noted his client had never been convicted of a crime.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
But the agents deny that claim in the lawsuit, noting that that they were fired without any investigation, notice or hearing.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of note

Verb

Sung also touched on sustainability issues when asked by an audience member, who quoted figures on AI technology’s use of water resources.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
Rwanda looks set to host the continent’s first F1 Grand Prix race in more than 30 years, beating rival South Africa to the honor, according to sources quoted by AFP.

— Damian Zane, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026

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