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specified

 

[ ˈspɛsɪˌfaɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in a particular context

Clearly and explicitly stated or decided; specific. Clearly defined or identified.

Synonyms

clear, defined, explicit, particular

Examples of usage

  • The specified requirements must be met before the project can proceed.
  • Please provide the specified details in the form.
  • The specified time for the meeting is 3:00 PM.
Context #2 | Verb

command or instruct

To identify clearly and definitely. To mention or describe in detail.

Synonyms

define, designate, detail, indicate

Examples of usage

  • He specified the exact measurements for the furniture.
  • Can you specify which color you prefer for the walls?

Translations

Translations of the word "specified" in other languages:

🇵🇹 especificado

🇮🇳 निर्दिष्ट

🇩🇪 spezifiziert

🇮🇩 ditentukan

🇺🇦 зазначений

🇵🇱 określony

🇯🇵 指定された

🇫🇷 spécifié

🇪🇸 especificado

🇹🇷 belirtilmiş

🇰🇷 지정된

🇸🇦 محدد

🇨🇿 specifikovaný

🇸🇰 určený

🇨🇳 指定的

🇸🇮 določen

🇮🇸 tilgreindur

🇰🇿 нақты

🇬🇪 განმარტებული

🇦🇿 müəyyən edilmiş

🇲🇽 especificado

Etymology

The word 'specified' originates from the verb 'specify', which comes from the Latin word 'specifycāre', meaning 'to mention'. The term has been used in English since the late 16th century, evolving to its current form and usage over time.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,350, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.