Specify Definition

spĕsə-fī
specified, specifies, specifying
verb
specified, specifies, specifying
To mention, describe, or define in detail; state definitely.
To specify the time and place.
Webster's New World
To state explicitly as a condition.
Webster's New World
To include as an item in a set of specifications.
Webster's New World
To determine or bring about (a specific result).
A gene that specifies the synthesis of a single protein.
American Heritage

To bring about a specific result.

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Origin of Specify

  • Middle English specifien from Old French specifier from Medieval Latin specificāre from specificus specific specific

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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