as in specific
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1
as in defined
to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly
the document specifies precisely how you may use the information it contains
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as in mentioned
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
police reports didn't specify the model of car the robbers were driving
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Recent Examples of specified
Noe Padilla, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
No cause of death was specified.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
Officials have not specified the nature of the injuries to any of the four people.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
In February, Buckingham Palace announced that Charles was being treated for cancer, though it was not specified which type.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
Unless specified, exact release dates are yet to be revealed.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
Authorities have not yet specified a reason behind the break and Edison Township's Office of Emergency Management did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for an update on the incident.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
The ministry has not specified how many of the deceased were combatants.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
There are two cases in which letting the cleaning products sit may not be necessary, the first of them being quick wipe-downs with all-purpose cleaners (unless specified).
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
The types of chemicals were not specified in the arrest affidavit.
—Noe Padilla, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
No cause of death was specified.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
Officials have not specified the nature of the injuries to any of the four people.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
In February, Buckingham Palace announced that Charles was being treated for cancer, though it was not specified which type.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
Unless specified, exact release dates are yet to be revealed.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
Authorities have not yet specified a reason behind the break and Edison Township's Office of Emergency Management did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for an update on the incident.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
The ministry has not specified how many of the deceased were combatants.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
There are two cases in which letting the cleaning products sit may not be necessary, the first of them being quick wipe-downs with all-purpose cleaners (unless specified).
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specified
Adjective
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Ryan Coogler brings so much style to this very cool blend of a specific period, genres, and Black culture.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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The president revealed that the U.S. will place additional tariffs on specific countries, for example China, which have benefited from large trade surpluses with the U.S.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Perry and Ryan Getzlaf defined Ducks hockey for more than a decade.—
Eric Stephens,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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These women, whose music and identities blur genre and geographic boundaries gave us reason to engage more deeply with a part of the world whose identity has been defined by others for far too long.—
Tariro Mzezewa,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Oh, and Donovan also mentioned the aftereffect of the Bucks’ NBA Cup title in Las Vegas, for what that’s worth.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Really then, the New Year has already started at Madison Square Garden, for the Knicks if not the hockey team whose name must not be mentioned.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Each of the tales provides a stated goal, such as maximally making paperclips or calculating pi to an infinite number of digits in length.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Purpose: First and foremost, corporate leaders need to make decisions that support the stated purpose of their organizations.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The specific side effects depend on the medication prescribed.—
Ashley Wong,
Health,
5 Jan. 2025
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The dosage will depend on the medication prescribed.—
Ashley Wong,
Health,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The report also cited the strong quarterly dividend history at CVS Health Corporation, and favorable long-term multi-year growth rates in key fundamental data points.—
Dividend Channel,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The facility was also cited for mice infestation throughout the facility and for not setting up a proper isolation area.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In his ruling this afternoon, Judge Wilson stipulated no photos or other explicit images from the couple’s respective autopsy will be disclosed.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
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Student Government: Democracy in Action Student government provides perhaps the most explicit leadership training available in high school settings.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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One bitter irony of the faux-Ghibli meme is that Miyazaki is an avowed hater of A.I. technology.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2025
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An avowed foodie, Favreau learned some impressive knife skills for the role.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Specified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specified. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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