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speci·fy (spes′ə fī′)
transitive verb specified -·fied′, specifying -·fy′·ing
- to mention, describe, or define in detail; state definitely to specify the time and place
- to include as an item in a set of specifications
- to state explicitly as a condition
Etymology: ME specifien < OFr specifier < LL specificare < specificus, specific
Related Forms:
- specifier spec′i·fi′er noun
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