To specify
Example: The document specifies requirements for project completion
Definition
"To specify" means to clearly identify or state something in detail, especially requirements or conditions, so that there is no ambiguity. For example, a document that specifies requirements for project completion outlines exactly what is needed to finish the project successfully.
Etymology
The verb "to specify" comes from the Latin word 'specificare,' which means 'to make specific or particular.' It entered English in the late 16th century, combining 'species' (a kind or type) with the verb-forming suffix '-fy.' Did you know? The word originally related to classifying or distinguishing types, but now it is widely used to mean stating something clearly and exactly.
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"To specify" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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