word
Specify
SPEH-suh-fy
/ˈspɛsʌˌfaɪ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
specify
Dictionary meaning
Select something or someone for a specific purpose.
Examples
- Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?
Synonyms: set apart
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