Specifier: meaning, definitions and examples

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specifier

 

[ ˈspɛsɪˌfaɪər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in technical terms

A specifier is a term used to provide additional information or details about a particular subject or object. It helps to clarify or define the characteristics, properties, or features of the subject in question.

Synonyms

descriptor, identifier

Examples of usage

  • Please include the specifier in your report for a more accurate analysis.
  • The specifier for this function should be clearly defined in the documentation.
Context #2 | Noun

in grammar

In grammar, a specifier is a word or phrase that provides additional information about a noun, such as quantity, definiteness, or possession. It helps to specify the exact reference of the noun in a sentence.

Synonyms

determiner, qualifier

Examples of usage

  • The specifier 'the' indicates a definite reference to a specific noun.
  • This sentence lacks a specifier to clarify the noun's possession.

Translations

Translations of the word "specifier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 especificador

🇮🇳 निर्दिष्ट करने वाला

🇩🇪 Spezifizierer

🇮🇩 penentu

🇺🇦 специфікатор

🇵🇱 specyfikator

🇯🇵 指定子

🇫🇷 spécificateur

🇪🇸 especificador

🇹🇷 belirleyici

🇰🇷 지정자

🇸🇦 محدد

🇨🇿 specifikátor

🇸🇰 špecifikátor

🇨🇳 指定符

🇸🇮 določitelj

🇮🇸 tilgreinir

🇰🇿 анықтаушы

🇬🇪 სპეციფიკატორი

🇦🇿 spesifikator

🇲🇽 especificador

Etymology

The word 'specifier' originated from the Latin word 'speciālis', meaning 'of a kind' or 'particular'. Over time, it evolved in English to refer to a term used to specify or define something in various contexts, such as technical terms or grammar.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,358, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.