Pronunciation

/səˈspɪsəi/

Definitions

Noun

A noun form of the verb, referring to:

• The act of giving precise or detailed information about something.
• A particular instance or item specified.
• [Computing] A command-line option that requires a value to be provided.

Verb

To give a clear and exact definition or description of; state specifically.

• “Please specify your dietary requirements for the meal.”

Adjective

1. Detailed or particular.

• “The instructions were very specific.”

2. Demanding exactness or precision.

• “He requested a specification for the project.”

Phrases

• “Provide a detailed specification”
• “I need you to specify your preferences”
• “The design needs to be finalized with all the necessary specifications”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She asked me to specify the color and size of the car I wanted.”
• Verb: “Before we begin, let’s specify our meeting location.”
• Adjective: “The project manager insisted on a highly specific timeline.”

Synonyms

• Define
• Specify clearly
• Elucidate
• Clarify
• Outline
• Detail
• State precisely
• Demarcate

Antonyms

• Vague
• Generalize
• Ambiguous
• Indicate vaguely
• Convey imprecisely