specify

Meaning

1. To state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.
2. To include in a specification.
3. To bring about a specific result.
4. (obsolete) To speak explicitly or in detail (often used with of).

Synonyms

define

determine

indicate

stipulate

designate

particularize

fix

assign

clarify

set

particularise

qualify

specialize

detail

mention

name

appoint

destine

peg down

state

limit

distinguish

prescribe

set apart

nail down

specialise

delimitate

delineate

delimit

pin down

intend

condition

point out

give terms

be specific

enumerate

narrow

narrow down

zoom in

make precise

mention by name

render more precisely

state more precisely

focalise

be the cause of

give the name

name specially

specificate

prescipt

get-set

affect

tell exactly

allocate

analyze

anatomize

appointment

assay

break down

cite

classify

clear up

denominate

enter

entitle

establishment

expand

find

🔍

focalize

focus

identify

individualize

itemise

itemize

lay down

mark

nominate

numerate

panel

point to

quantify

require

restrict

set forth

settle

sharpen

show

specific

specification

stipulation

Hyphenated as

spe‧ci‧fy

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈspɛs.ɪ.faɪ/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: specifien

In summary

From Middle English specifien, from Old French specifier, especefier, or directly from Medieval Latin specificō, from specificus (“specific”).