specify — to state clearly and exactly what something is or what should happen
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to state clearly and exactly what something is or what should happen
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspesɪˌfaɪ/
Korean meaning: 명시하다, 구체적으로 지정하다
Korean pronunciation: 스페-시-파이 (강세: 스페)
Example Sentences
- The teacher asked students to specify which pizza toppings they wanted for the class party.
- Could you please specify the exact time for our meeting?
- The job posting failed to specify whether remote work was allowed.
specify
VERB//ˈspesɪˌfaɪ//
to state clearly and exactly what something is or what should happen
A person points to one item among many to make it clear.
Specify clearly, don’t generalize — identify precisely, make it clarified.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Late Latin 'specificus' meaning 'constituting a species' or 'particular,' derived from 'species' (appearance, kind) and the suffix '-ficus' (making, causing). The word entered Middle English through Old French 'specifier'.
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📝Examples
“The teacher asked students to specify which pizza toppings they wanted for the class party.”
“Could you please specify the exact time for our meeting?”
“The job posting failed to specify whether remote work was allowed.”
“My grandmother always specifies that cookies must be 'crispy, not chewy' when ordering online.”
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