specify
(verb)
verb
1. specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
Similar word(s): condition, qualify, stipulate
Definition categories: communication, contract, undertake
2. decide upon or fix definitely
- specify the parameters
Similar word(s): define, determine, fix, limit, set
Definition categories: communication, choose, select, take
3. determine the essential quality of
Similar word(s): define, delimit, delimitate, delineate
Definition categories: stative, be
4. be specific about
- Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?
Similar word(s): particularise, particularize, specialise, specialize
Definition categories: communication, dilate, elaborate, enlarge, expand, expatiate, exposit, expound, lucubrate
5. define clearly
Similar word(s): narrow
Definition categories: cognition, determine
6. design or destine
Similar word(s): designate, destine, intend
Definition categories: cognition, plan
7. select something or someone for a specific purpose
Similar word(s): assign