| Main Entry: |
specify |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
designate; decide definitely |
Synonyms: |
be specific,
blueprint*, button down,
cite, come to the point,
condition,
define,
detail,
determine, draw a picture,
enumerate,
establish,
finger*,
fix, get down to brass tacks, get to the point, go into detail,
indicate, individualize,
instance,
inventory, itemize, lay out,
limit,
list,
make,
mention,
name, particularize, peg, pin down,
point out,
precise,
put down, put finger on,
set,
settle, show clearly, slot,
specialize, specificate, specificize, spell out,
stipulate, tab,
tag, tick off
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Antonyms: |
generalize
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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