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Meaning of specify
to clearly and explicitly state or define something
Etymology of specify
The word "specify" originated from the Latin words "specere," meaning "to look" and the suffix "-fy" which is a verb-forming suffix
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to mean "to look at" or "to examine"
Over time, its meaning has evolved to include the sense of stating or defining something explicitly
Synonyms
Definitions
- To state explicitly or in detail
- * To identify or designate something as having a particular character or form
- * To prescribe with precision or in detail
Usage Examples
- The company will specify the terms of the contract in the meeting
- * She specified that she wanted a room with a view of the ocean
- * The recipe specifies that the cake should be baked at 350 degrees
Antonyms
generalize
simplify
obscure
confuse
mislead
conceal
hide
disguise
distort
misrepresent
misstate
vague
ambiguous
unclear
indefinite
imprecise
inexact
inaccurate
misleading
deceitful