specify

speci·fy (spes′ə fī′)

transitive verb -·fied′, -·fy′·ing

to mention, describe, or define in detail; state definitely to specify the time and place
to include as an item in a set of specifications
to state explicitly as a condition

Etymology: ME specifien < OFr specifier < LL specificare < specificus, specific

spec′i·fi′er noun

name, point out, designate, define, stipulate, show clearly, go into detail, particularize, blueprint, come to the point, pin down.

Object

width: The Order to specify the width of the footpath was now in the public consultation phase.
date: Payment will be due on the date specified on the invoice.
parameter: Personally, I'd declare one that specified the exact parameters required.
directory: Every mode requires the user to specify a bedpost directory.
color: To specify an ink color, double-click a default ink in the list.
criterion: Rising smoke is detected according to the criteria specified by the VdS ( approval applied for ).

Preposition: on

invoice: Payment will be due on the date specified on the invoice.

Subject

filename: LO - Load binary file Format: LO filename The load binary file command loads the file specified by filename into memory.

Used with why or when

which: At the academy you can specify which form of Kung Fu you would like to learn or improve on your existing skills.
who: Please specify clearly who should receive the results for each sample.
where: This can be achieved by setting the environment variable classpath to specify where Java tools should look for the classes.
what: Y ou can choose to support Church Army in general or read on to specify what you would like your donation to fund.
when: This notice must state that authorisation has been given, specify the relevant locality, and specify when the powers may be exercised.

Preposition: in

notice: The type of return required will be specified in the notice issued to those charities concerned.
clause: The terms for its return and any deductions to be made from it are specified in clause 16 below.
regulation: The treatment of amounts already ' set-aside ' under the present system will be specified in regulations made under section 21.
order: The final possible date for completion will be specified in the original referral order issued by the court.
declaration: The public identifier will be null if no public identifier was specified in the entity declaration.
direction: The conditions can include the re-routing of the procession or prohibiting it from entering any place specified in the police directions.

Preposition: by

filename: LO - Load binary file Format: LO filename The load binary file command loads the file specified by filename into memory.

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