Specifiable: meaning, definitions and examples

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specifiable

 

[ ˈspɛsɪfɪəbl̩ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

software development

Capable of being specified. Able to be clearly defined, identified, or described.

Synonyms

definable, describable, identifiable.

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Word Description / Examples
specifiable

Used when something can be explicitly stated or detailed, often in technical or formal settings.

  • The requirements for the project are specifiable by the client.
  • All the terms must be specifiable in the contract.
definable

Appropriate when something can be clearly defined or explained, useful in both formal and informal contexts.

  • The concept of gravity is definable through scientific principles.
  • Her role in the project is definable.
identifiable

Used when something can be recognized or identified, often in contexts related to recognition, diagnostics, or data.

  • The suspect was easily identifiable from the security footage.
  • Symptoms of the disease are identifiable in early stages.
describable

Suitable when something can be described or expressed in words, generally used in everyday language.

  • The beauty of the sunset is hardly describable.
  • His experience from the trip is definitely describable.

Examples of usage

  • Each feature of the software must be specifiable in detail.
  • In order to meet the project requirements, all tasks must be specifiable.

Translations

Translations of the word "specifiable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 especificável

🇮🇳 निर्धारित करने योग्य

🇩🇪 spezifizierbar

🇮🇩 dapat ditentukan

🇺🇦 який можна визначити

🇵🇱 określany

🇯🇵 指定可能

🇫🇷 spécifiable

🇪🇸 especificable

🇹🇷 belirlenebilir

🇰🇷 명시할 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للتحديد

🇨🇿 specifikovatelný

🇸🇰 špecifikovateľný

🇨🇳 可指定

🇸🇮 določljiv

🇮🇸 tilgreinanlegur

🇰🇿 анықталатын

🇬🇪 დასაზუსტებელი

🇦🇿 müəyyən edilə bilən

🇲🇽 especificable

Etymology

The word 'specifiable' originates from the combination of 'specify' and the suffix '-able', which means 'capable of'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-19th century.

See also: specification, specifications, specified, specifier, unspecified.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,917 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.