Spezifizieren
Example: Bitte spezifizieren Sie Ihre Anforderungen für das neue Projekt.
Definition
"Spezifizieren" means to clearly and precisely state or describe details or requirements, often to avoid ambiguity. For example, in the phrase "Bitte spezifizieren Sie Ihre Anforderungen für das neue Projekt," it refers to the act of detailing the needs for the new project.
Etymology
The word "spezifizieren" comes from the Latin 'specificare,' which means to make specific or particular. It entered German through scientific and technical language, reflecting the need for precision. Did you know? The root 'speci-' is related to the Latin word for appearance or kind, emphasizing clarity.
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"Spezifizieren" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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