English dictionary
specify
verbPronunciation
ˈspɛs.ɪ.faɪ
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- select something or someone for a specific purpose
verb
- design or destine
verb
- define clearly
verb
- decide upon or fix definitely
verb
- specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
verb
- be specific about
verb
- determine the essential quality of
Example sentences
The teacher assigned him to lead his classmates in the exercise
She was intended to become the director
I cannot narrow down the rules for this game
fix the variables
specify the parameters
The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life
The contract stipulates the dates of the payments
Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?