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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024spec•i•fy /ˈspɛsəˌfaɪ/USA pronunciation v., -fied, -fy•ing. - to mention or name specifically:[~ + object]He specified the times of arrival and departure of the flights.
- to name or state as a condition:[~ + (that) clause]The company specified (that) we would have to pay for any damages.
See -spec-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024spec•i•fy (spes′ə fī′),USA pronunciation v., -fied, -fy•ing. v.t. - to mention or name specifically or definitely; state in detail:He did not specify the amount needed.
- to give a specific character to.
- to set forth as a specification.
- to name or state as a condition:He specified that he be given my power of attorney.
v.i. - to make a specific mention or statement.
- Medieval Latin specificāre. See specific, -fy
- Old French specifier
- Middle English specyfyen 1250–1300
spec•i•fi•ca•tive (spes′ə fi kā′tiv),USA pronunciation adj. spec′i•fi•ca′tive•ly, adv. spec′i•fi′er, n. - 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged detail, indicate, enumerate, stipulate.
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