Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Specify.
How to pronounce specify:
UK
Specify - as a verb
Specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
Example: "The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
condition12qualify22stipulate11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contract12undertake14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Decide upon or fix definitely
Example: "Fix the variables"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
define10determine12fix13limit7set3Hypernyms (Closely Related)
choose11pick outselect8take8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Determine the essential quality of
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
define10delimit10delimitate13delineate10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be specific about
Example: "Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
particularise17particularize26specialise14specialize23Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dilate7elaborate11enlarge8expand16expatiate18exposit16expound17flesh outlucubrate13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
generalize20Define clearly
Example: "I cannot narrow down the rules for this game"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nail downnarrow9narrow downpeg downpin downHypernyms (Closely Related)
determine12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Design or destine
Example: "She was intended to become the director"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
designate11destine8intend7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
plan6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Please specify the exact time of the meeting."
"Can you specify which color you want for the car?"
"He failed to specify his address on the application form."
"Let me specify the requirements for the project."
"We need to specify the dimensions of the room before ordering the furniture."
Word Game Points
Is SPECIFY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, specify is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SPECIFY has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is SPECIFY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, specify is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSPECIFY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is SPECIFY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, specify is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPECIFY has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.