specify

Meaning

1. (transitive) To state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.
2. (transitive) To include in a specification.
3. (transitive) To bring about a specific result.
4. (intransitive, 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

Translations

spécifier

especificar

préciser

specificare

specificeren

especificar

especificar

precisare

precisar

spezifizieren

προσδιορίζω

bestimmen

präzisieren

προδιαγράφω

حدد

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”).