specify

specify - Dictionary definition and meaning for word specify

Definition
(verb) specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
Synonyms : condition , qualify , stipulate
Example Sentence
  • The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life
  • The contract stipulates the dates of the payments
Definition
(verb) decide upon or fix definitely
Synonyms : define , determine , fix , limit , set
Example Sentence
  • fix the variables
  • specify the parameters
Definition
(verb) determine the essential quality of
Synonyms : define , delimit , delimitate , delineate
Definition
(verb) be specific about
Example Sentence
  • Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?
Definition
(verb) define clearly
Example Sentence
  • I cannot narrow down the rules for this game
Definition
(verb) design or destine
Synonyms : designate , destine , intend
Example Sentence
  • She was intended to become the director
Definition
(verb) select something or someone for a specific purpose
Synonyms : assign , set apart
Example Sentence
  • The teacher assigned him to lead his classmates in the exercise

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